water closet

noun

1. an enclosed room or compartment containing a toilet bowl fitted with a mechanism for flushing.
2. Older Use. a privy or bathroom. : WC, w.c.

water closet

noun

1. a lavatory flushed by water
2. a small room that has a lavatory

Word History and Origins

Origin of water closet¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

The European-style bathroom is massive, with a deep soaking bathtub that I can easily fit into, but a relatively standard-size shower and water closet.

From Salon

Main bathrooms have quartz vanity tops and a water closet with elongated bowl.

From Washington Post

However, despite the European-style bathroom with a separate water closet, the bathroom had enough room to be comfortable.

From Salon

The room is equipped with a dual vanity and a separate water closet.

From Washington Post

The "water closet" necessary to accommodate a woman and her needs took up much more room and required more maintenance than the simple system for men.

From BBC

Related Words

• latrine
• lavatory
• men's room
• outhouse
• toilet
• urinal