Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun lavatory

3 senses of lavatory

Sense 1
toilet, lavatory, lav, can, john, privy, bathroom -- (a room or building equipped with one or more toilets)
       => room -- (an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view")

Sense 2
washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory -- (a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face")
       => sink -- (plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe)

Sense 3
flush toilet, lavatory -- (a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it)
       => toilet, can, commode, crapper, pot, potty, stool, throne -- (a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination)