Definitions of lav
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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head
(nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship
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comfort station, convenience, public convenience, public lavatory, public toilet, restroom, toilet facility, wash room
a toilet that is available to the public
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washroom
a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place)
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W.C., closet, loo, water closet
a toilet in Britain
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ladies' room, powder room
a woman's restroom in a public (or semipublic) building
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latrine
a public toilet in a military area
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men's, men's room
a public toilet for men
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room
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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