comfort station
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of comfort station
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The comfort station, destined for a plaza in Noe Valley, was put on hold after its price tag became international news.
From Slate • Oct. 28, 2022
It was established by Vincent Sardi Sr., who in 1947, at the very first Tony Awards, won a special prize “for providing a transient home and comfort station for theater folk.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2021
As nice as the comfort station is, it’s only one part of the $2.5 million renovation just completed at the Audubon Naturalist Society.
From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2021
At the boardwalk comfort station, families lined up to rinse the sand from their toes with a green hose, then hopped into flip-flops or sneakers.
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2014
Helene looked out of the window halfway expecting to see a comfort station in the distance; instead she saw gray- green trees leaning over tangled grass.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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