comfort station

American  

noun

1. a room or building with toilet and lavatory facilities for public use.

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comfort station British  

noun

1. a public lavatory and rest room

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Etymology

Origin of comfort station

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

Seattle provides dogs a sidewalk comfort station with trees and rocks on Third Avenue outside Westlake Station, but none for humans, unless they can find an available retail building’s restroom.

From Seattle Times

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

The outdoor comfort station — sheathed in wood that’s painted a pleasing celadon — is not far from the entrance to the 33-acre nature preserve.

From Washington Post

In the end, fans of the commodious “comfort station” won the debate, and excavation began.

From Seattle Times

The concessions are separate from the campground, which has a comfort station with showers and a fish cleaning station.

From Washington Times