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lavatory Synonyms
Another word for lavatory
Choosing another word for lavatory depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A room or compartment equipped with a toilet and a washbasin.
Usage Example
"The flight attendant announced that the restroom at the front of the aircraft was temporarily out of service."
Strongest
restroom
washroom
bathroom
toilet
water closet
Strong
powder room
loo
latrine
privy
Weak
outhouse
• noun (Context 2)
A flush toilet fixture used for urination and defecation.
Usage Example
"The plumber was called in to fix a leak developing behind the ceramic toilet."
Strongest
toilet
commode
water closet
Strong
loo
john
Weak
throne
• noun (Context 3)
A sink or washbasin, especially one located in a bathroom.
Usage Example
"She washed her hands thoroughly at the washbasin before joining the guests for dinner."
Strongest
washbasin
sink
basin
washbowl
Strong
handbasin
washstand
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lavatory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lavatory