powder room

pow·der room

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-der room, roo m]
- /ˈpaʊ dər rum, rʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-der room, roo m]
- /ˈpaʊ dər rum, rʊm/

Definitions of powder room words

noun powder room a room containing a toilet and washing facilities for women; lavatory. 1
noun powder room such a room provided for the use of female guests, as in a restaurant or nightclub. 1
noun powder room bathroom, toilets 1
countable noun powder room A powder room is a room for women in a public building such as a hotel, where they can use the toilet, have a wash, or put on make-up. 0
noun powder room a lavatory for women in a restaurant, department store, etc 0
noun powder room a lavatory for women 0

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Origin of powder room

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Powder room

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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powder room popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

powder room usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for powder room

noun powder room

bath — A bath is a container, usually a long rectangular one, which you fill with water and sit in while you wash your body.
bathroom — A bathroom is a room in a house that contains a bath or shower, a washbasin, and sometimes a toilet.
garderobe — a wardrobe or its contents.
ladies' room — a public lavatory for women.
lavatory — a room fitted with equipment for washing the hands and face and usually with flush toilet facilities.

All 8 Synonyms of powder room