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water closet

/ˈwɑɾər ˈklɑzɪt/
/ˈwɔtə ˈklɒzɪt/
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Other forms: water closets

Definitions of water closet
  1. noun
    a toilet in Britain
    synonyms: W.C., closet, loo
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    type of:
    bathroom, can, john, lav, lavatory, privy, toilet
    a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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