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lavatory vs privy

privy vs lavatory

lavatory and privy both are nouns.

lavatory is not an adjective while privy is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lavatory Yes No No No
privy Yes Yes No No
As nouns, lavatory and privy are synonyms defined as:
  • lavatory and privy: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
Other synonyms of lavatory include bathroom, can, john, lav, toilet.
lavatory (noun) privy (noun)
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
lavatory (adjective) privy (adjective)
(followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
hidden from general view or use
Difference between lavatory and privy

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