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
From next-level water closets to the re-emergence of uber-chic conservatory showers and standalone tubs, there’s no bathroom design feature off limits in AD PRO’s Luxury Bath Report.
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Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Its en suite has a separate water closet, a jetted tub, convenient double vanities and a seamless shower.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2024
All rooms have updated marble bathrooms with separate tubs, walk-in showers, a separate water closet — always a nice touch — and bespoke soaps, creams, and bath salts.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Holding true to classic Hamptons style, the en-suite bath features shiplap walls, a stand-alone soaking tub, a separate shower, a water closet, and double sinks.
—Rachel Pyne, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
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Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Its en suite has a separate water closet, a jetted tub, convenient double vanities and a seamless shower.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2024
All rooms have updated marble bathrooms with separate tubs, walk-in showers, a separate water closet — always a nice touch — and bespoke soaps, creams, and bath salts.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Holding true to classic Hamptons style, the en-suite bath features shiplap walls, a stand-alone soaking tub, a separate shower, a water closet, and double sinks.
—Rachel Pyne, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for water closet
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The primary bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a large bathroom with double sinks and separate shower room.Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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There are four bedrooms and eight bathrooms on two levels; getting lost in the rambling premises is a pleasant option.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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In November, Mace had introduced a bill seeking to bar transgender female members and staff from using women's restrooms at the Capitol.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mace responded by highlighting her ongoing discourse about transgender women using women’s restrooms.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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Toilet brush and holder set: on sale for $11.99 Original price: $16.99 (Amazon) Bent this flat silicone toilet brush head to fit the angle of the rim and for reaching under the rim.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Seeing blood in the toilet, either from diarrhea or vomiting, should also prompt a doctor’s visit, since this isn’t normal with the stomach flu, Dr. Cao says.Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Water closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20closet. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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