comfort station

noun

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

comfort station

noun

1. a public lavatory and rest room

Word History and Origins

Origin of comfort station¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

Hackmen were standing beside their hacks on the sidewalk, or in a group around a comfort station, talking.

From Project Gutenberg