What does LAVATORY mean?
Definitions for LAVATORY
ˈlæv əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ilava·to·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
toilet, lavatory, lav, can, john, privy, bathroomnoun
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatorynoun
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
"he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"
flush toilet, lavatorynoun
a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
GCIDE
Lavatorynoun
A room containing one or more sinks for washing, as well as one or more toilet fixtures; also called bathroom, toilet, and sometimes commode. Commode and toilet may refer to a room with only a toilet fixture, but without a sink.
Wiktionary
lavatorynoun
A bathroom; a washroom; a room containing a toilet.
lavatorynoun
A facility for washing hands; a basin.
lavatorynoun
A toilet, a water closet.
Etymology: From as if *, from lavator, from lavo; see lave.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Lavatorynoun
A wash; something in which parts diseased are washed.
Etymology: from lavo, Latin.
Lavatories, to wash the temples, hands, wrists, and jugulars, do potently profligate, and keep off the venom. Gideon Harvey.
ChatGPT
lavatory
A lavatory is a room or enclosed space equipped with facilities, like a toilet and sink, designed for washing and personal hygiene. It is also commonly referred to as a bathroom, restroom, or washroom.
Webster Dictionary
Lavatoryadjective
washing, or cleansing by washing
Lavatorynoun
a place for washing
Lavatorynoun
a basin or other vessel for washing in
Lavatorynoun
a wash or lotion for a diseased part
Lavatorynoun
a place where gold is obtained by washing
Etymology: [L. lavatorium: cf. lavatoire. See Lave to wash, and cf. Laver.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of LAVATORY in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of LAVATORY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of LAVATORY in a Sentence
Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee:
Recorded data is showing consistency with ACARS messages of lavatory and avionics smoke.
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Translations for LAVATORY
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- مرحاArabic
- нужник, клозетBulgarian
- záchod, WCCzech
- toiletDanish
- Wasserklosett, Klo, Abort, WC, Toilette, AbtrittGerman
- λουτρό, αποχωρητήριο, μπάνιο, τουαλέταGreek
- lavaboSpanish
- دستشوییPersian
- vessa, veski, toiletti, kylpyhuone, kylppäri, klosetti, WC, käymäläFinnish
- toilettesFrench
- leithreas, ionlannIrish
- vécéHungarian
- WCIndonesian
- gabinettoItalian
- שֵׁירוּתִיםHebrew
- 化粧室, 洗面所, 手洗い, トイレJapanese
- 변소, 화장실Korean
- LavatoryLatin
- toiletDutch
- toalettNorwegian
- toaletaPolish
- lavatórioPortuguese
- closet, spălător, WC, cameră de baieRomanian
- уборнаяRussian
- toalettSwedish
- சிறுநீர் கழிக்கும்Tamil
- దొడ్డిTelugu
- ห้องน้ำThai
- tuvaletTurkish
- вбиральняUkrainian
- غسل خانہUrdu
- chậu rửa mặtVietnamese
- וואַשצימערYiddish
- 厕Chinese
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