Lavatories Meaning in English
word · lemma: lavatory
ˈɫævəˌtɔɹiz
LAV-uh-tor-eez
lˈævətəɹˌiz
LAV-uh-tuh-reez
Definition
Lavatories are rooms or compartments with toilets and sinks for washing your hands, commonly found in public places such as airports, planes, or offices.
Usage & Nuances
'Lavatories' is a formal or technical word in British English and on airplanes, less used in everyday conversation (where 'bathroom', 'restroom', or 'toilet' is more common). Often seen on signs in public places.
Spanish: lavabos - aseos - bañosPortuguese (BR): banheiros - lavatóriosPortuguese (PT): casas de banho - lavabosChinese (Simplified): 洗手间 - 卫生间Chinese (Traditional): 洗手間 - 廁所Hindi: शौचालय - वॉशरूमArabic: دورات مياه - مراحيضBengali: শৌচাগার - টয়লেটRussian: уборные - туалетыJapanese: 化粧室 - トイレVietnamese: nhà vệ sinhKorean: 화장실Turkish: lavatolar - tuvaletlerUrdu: غسل خانےIndonesian: toilet - kamar kecil
Example Sentences
The lavatories are at the end of the hall.
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There are two lavatories in this building.
basic
Please use the lavatories before the flight takes off.
basic
All the lavatories on this floor are being cleaned right now.
natural
Sorry, the lavatories are out of order at the moment.
natural
You’ll find the lavatories just past the café on your left.
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