as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
the first house in town to have an indoor water closet
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Recent Examples of water closet
From next-level water closets to the re-emergence of uber-chic conservatory showers and standalone tubs, there’s no bathroom design feature off limits in AD PRO’s Luxury Bath Report.
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Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Its en suite has a separate water closet, a jetted tub, convenient double vanities and a seamless shower.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2024
All rooms have updated marble bathrooms with separate tubs, walk-in showers, a separate water closet — always a nice touch — and bespoke soaps, creams, and bath salts.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Holding true to classic Hamptons style, the en-suite bath features shiplap walls, a stand-alone soaking tub, a separate shower, a water closet, and double sinks.
—Rachel Pyne, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
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Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Its en suite has a separate water closet, a jetted tub, convenient double vanities and a seamless shower.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2024
All rooms have updated marble bathrooms with separate tubs, walk-in showers, a separate water closet — always a nice touch — and bespoke soaps, creams, and bath salts.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Holding true to classic Hamptons style, the en-suite bath features shiplap walls, a stand-alone soaking tub, a separate shower, a water closet, and double sinks.
—Rachel Pyne, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water closet
Noun
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Press and hold the light button for a night light option, handy for late-night bathroom runs.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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All the Art Suites are identical in size with marble bathrooms and sunken Roman baths in tiled mosaic.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement from the Port of Seattle later apprehended the stowaway, using video surveillance to locate the subject in a terminal restroom after deplaning.Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Just ask your friendly flight attendant for a cup of water and head to the restroom.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Guest rooms have everything from adjustable shower wands to lowered viewports, while bathroom fixtures include grab rails and wheelchair-height toilets.Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Car repairs to get to treatment, a new water heater and replacement of two toilets would greatly help her family.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Water closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closet. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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