powder room

Meaning

1. (euphemistic) Synonym of ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.
2. (euphemistic) Synonym of half bath: a small room with a toilet and sink but no bathtub or shower.
3. A room used to store gunpowder, particularly (historical) on a ship equipped with cannon.
4. (historical) A room used to powder hair and wigs.

Synonyms

toilet

🚽

lavatory

ladies’ room

water closet

cloakroom

latrine

loo

privy

restroom

🚻

washroom

powder-magazine

WC

🚾

W.C

w.c.

clothes shop

comfort station

dressing room

facilities

Translations

toilettes

boutique

tocador

lavabo de dones

Boutique

Damentoilette

Toilette

🚽

Toilettenzimmer

τουαλέτα γυναικών

μπουτίκ

boutique

magasin

lavabos

tienda

boutique

Etymology

In reference to lavatories, an indirection developed under the influence of powder one's nose (“euphemism for use a toilet”). Compare boudoir.