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lavatory vs washroom

washroom vs lavatory

lavatory and washroom both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lavatory Yes No No No
washroom Yes No No No
As nouns, washroom is a hyponym of lavatory; that is, washroom is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lavatory:
  • lavatory: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
  • washroom: a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place)
lavatory (noun) washroom (noun)
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place)
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
Difference between lavatory and washroom

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