Lavatory
(noun)
- A room or area equipped with facilities for washing and usually with toilets.
- A sink or basin for washing, especially one in a bathroom or public restroom.
Origin:
From latin 'lavatorium' meaning 'a place for washing'.
Examples:
- The public lavatory was equipped with soap, towels, and a changing table for babies.
- The passengers on the flight were relieved to find a clean and well-maintained lavatory on board.
- The lavatory on the train was not functioning and the passengers had to wait for the next stop.
- The host offered to show the guests to the lavatory before dinner was served.
- The lavatory sink was clogged and the plumber was called to fix the problem.