lav

¹

[ lav ]

noun

, Informal.

1. lavatory.

LAV

²

abbreviation for

1. lymphadenopathy-associated virus. AIDS virus

lav

/ læv /

noun

1. informal.
   short for lavatory

Word History and Origins

Origin of lav¹

By shortening

Origin of lav²

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

In 1908, students at L.A.’s Polytechnic High School under the instruction of the magnificently named Professor H. LaV.

From Los Angeles Times

States setting universal rates is common, but low reimbursement endangers access to key services for individuals with disabilities, said Jennifer Lav, senior attorney with the National Health Law Program.

From Seattle Times

I’d sing the refrain, “Jesus loves me this I know,” as “Geez-suz lav me thiss ay know.”

From Los Angeles Times

“But for artists in a violently competitive industry, that doesn’t address people doing whatever they can to get the job. If there’s an advantage to shooting in 4K, using Lav mics, LED storm lights — they’ll do that. There’s no limit to what they’ll do to get that job. You’ve thrust the burden of production into their lap,” Bledsoe says.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement posted on social media, animal rights lobby group LAV welcomed the news, saying their rehousing plans are "concrete and real" and that it would fund them.

From BBC