lavatory

• Существительное, обозначающее комнату или приспособление, оснащённое одним или несколькими унитазами или раковиной для мытья рук, обычно используемое как термин для ванной или туалета.

A noun referring to a room or fixture equipped with one or more toilets, or a sink for washing hands, commonly used as a term for a bathroom or restroom.

1. Room with a toiletA2formalbritish

   A room or area equipped with one or more toilets for personal hygiene.

   Туалет

   • The lavatory is located at the end of the corridor.
   • Please ensure the lavatory is clean after use.
   • The airplane lavatory was small but functional.

   Synonymsbathroomlatrinerestroomtoiletwashroomwater closet

2. WashbasinB1formalbritish

   A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe, used for washing hands and face.

   Умывальник

   • He washed his hands in the lavatory before dinner.
   • The lavatory in the guest bathroom is made of porcelain.
   • She splashed water on her face at the lavatory.

   Synonymsbasinhandbasinwashbasinwashbowlwashstand

3. Flushing toiletB1formalbritish

   A toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it.

   Унитаз

   • The lavatory flushed with a loud noise.
   • Modern lavatories use less water per flush.
   • He fixed the broken lavatory in the basement.

   Synonymsflush toiletjohnlootoiletwater closet