lavatory /ˈlævəˌtori/ Brit /ˈlævətri/ noun plural lavatories
/ˈlævəˌtori/ Brit /ˈlævətri/
noun
plural lavatories
Learner's definition of LAVATORY
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1
formal : a room with a toilet and sink厕所;洗手间 ◊ In U.S. English, lavatory is most often used for a room in an airplane.在美国英语中,lavatory常用于指飞机上的洗手间。
◊ It may also be used for a room in other kinds of public places.也可用于指其他公厕。
◊ In British English, lavatory is most often used for a room in a public place but may also be used for a room in a home.在英国英语中,lavatory常用于指公厕,也用于指家里的厕所。
3
US, technical : a bathroom sink(洗手间内的)洗脸盆,洗手池