Etymology dictionary. 2014.
lavatory — ● lavatory, lavatories ou lavatorys nom masculin (anglais lavatory) Vieux. Cabinet de toilette public avec water closets attenants. ⇒LAVATORY, subst. masc. Vieilli. Cabinet d aisance, généralement public, où se trouve un lavabo. Synon. toilettes … Encyclopédie Universelle
Lavatory — Lav a*to*ry, n.; pl. {Lavatories}. [L. lavatorium: cf. lavatoire. See {Lave} to wash, and cf. {Laver}.] 1. A place for washing. [1913 Webster] 2. A basin or other vessel for washing in. [1913 Webster] 3. A wash or lotion for a diseased part.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lavatory — Lav a*to*ry, a. Washing, or cleansing by washing. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lavatory — the standard word in the early part of the 20c for a receptacle for urination and defecation (and the room containing it), has tended to give way to alternatives such as loo (the usual middle class word) and toilet (still non U but the word… … Modern English usage
lavatory — [n] bathroom latrine, powder room, restroom, shower, toilet, washroom, water closet, WC; concept 448 … New thesaurus
lavatory — ► NOUN (pl. lavatories) ▪ a toilet. ORIGIN Latin lavatorium place for washing , from lavare to wash … English terms dictionary
lavatory — [lav′ə tôr΄ē] n. pl. lavatories [LL lavatorium < L lavare, to wash: see LAVE1] 1. Now Rare a bowl or basin, esp. one with faucets and drainage, for washing the face and hands; washbowl 2. a) a room equipped with a washbowl and flush toilet;… … English World dictionary
lavatory — noun (esp. BrE) ADJECTIVE ▪ public (BrE) ▪ gents (BrE), ladies , men s ▪ outside ▪ flushing VER … Collocations dictionary
lavatory — [[t]læ̱vətri, AM tɔːri[/t]] lavatories N COUNT A lavatory is the same as a toilet. [mainly BRIT] ...the ladies lavatory at the University of London. ...a public lavatory. Syn: toilet … English dictionary
lavatory — UK [ˈlævətrɪ] / US [ˈlævəˌtɔrɪ] noun [countable] Word forms lavatory : singular lavatory plural lavatories 1) formal a toilet 2) mainly American a room with a toilet and a sink, especially on a plane … English dictionary
