LAVATORY


Meaning of LAVATORY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈla-və-ˌtȯr-ē, Brit ]

-və-t(ə-)rē noun

( 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.