n.
Pronunciation: ' la-v ə - ˌ to ̇ r- ē , Brit -v ə -t( ə -)r ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ries
Etymology: Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash ― more at LYE
Date: 14th century
1 : a vessel (as a basin) for washing especially : a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing
2 : a room with conveniences for washing and usually with one or more toilets
3 : TOILET 3B
– lavatory adjective