powder room

American  

noun

1. a room containing a toilet and washing facilities for women; lavatory.

2. such a room provided for the use of female guests, as in a restaurant or nightclub.

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powder room British  

noun

1. euphemistic a lavatory for women in a restaurant, department store, etc

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Etymology

Origin of powder room

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The stylish sanctuary spans 18,206 square feet and boasts seven bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, two powder rooms, a home theater, cigar lounge, wine cellar, gym, sauna, guesthouse, and resort-style pool.

From MarketWatch

In a similarly small powder room, Elliott situated a painting of a dog in a business suit against a backdrop of playful, French Revolution-inspired wallpaper.

From Los Angeles Times

As visitors see, there’s a circular women’s powder room.

From Los Angeles Times

The rest of the second floor houses a powder room, bathroom and bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times

The rest of the second floor comprises a powder room, bathroom, and bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times