lavatory

• Nom désignant une pièce ou un équipement muni d'un ou plusieurs WC ou d'un lavabo pour se laver les mains, utilisé couramment pour évoquer les toilettes ou la salle de bain.

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.

   toilettes

   • 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.

   Synonymesbathroomlatrinerestroomtoiletwashroomwater closet

2. WashbasinB1formalbritish

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

   Lavabo (vasque)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbasinhandbasinwashbasinwashbowlwashstand

3. Flushing toiletB1formalbritish

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

   Toilettes à chasse d'eau

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

   Synonymesflush toiletjohnlootoiletwater closet