Powder Room Definition

noun
A lavatory, esp. one for women.
Webster's New World
A bathroom used by guests in a private residence.
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Noun

Singular:
powder room
Plural:
powder-rooms

Origin of Powder Room

  • Euphemism (the category is known as indirection) - identifying the lavatory as a place to powder one's nose (“apply make-up"), rather than to use the toilet. Origin 1905-10; first attested 1941.

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Powder Room Sentence Examples

  • Wall - A wall sink takes up the least amount of space and is perfect for a tiny powder room or even a larger bathroom that does not need to look elegant.

  • There are so many incredible new wallpapers on the market that will provide visual interest to a diminutive bath or powder room.

  • Many homeowners make the mistake of installing a small pedestal sink in their powder room or bathroom.

  • A faux finish (such as a crackle finish or sponge technique) that might become tiresome in large rooms can be fun in a tiny powder room.

  • Make a fleur de lis vessel sink the showpiece of a formal powder room.

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