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
To the left of the foyer is an expansive first-floor primary suite with a large walk-in closet, access to a separate private deck and a palatial en suite with a whirlpool tub, double sinks, a walk-in shower and a separate water closet.
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Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
The primary suite is situated on the main level and has two closets, a spa-like bathroom, two vanities, and a water closet.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Well, for the most luxurious (and separate) space of all, consider dual toilets—not toilets in the same space but separate water closets where each person has complete and total privacy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
Primary bathrooms include twin vanities as well as dual water closets, underfloor heating and a striking hand-finished cast iron soaking tub.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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The Navy Exchange opened up early so families could use the bathrooms.—
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French Country Style Houzz searches for French country bathrooms increased by 54%, while searches for French country chandeliers spiked 4 times compared to last year this time.—
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Free tampons and pads are available in the restroom, said Onyx Theater General Manager Celine Negrete.—
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American River Wellness surveyed 3,017 drivers and truckers to find the nation’s best public restrooms, with three from Connecticut making the list.—
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The Nook's bathroom is accessed by a sliding door and contains a sink, shower, and a flushing toilet.—
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Each of the units, known as Thrones, includes a toilet, an urinal and a sink with an ADA-accessible ramp.—
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“Water closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closet. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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