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

There were two bathrooms in the room, and while one made for a little "too squishy" an experience, the water closet in the main bathroom was plenty big enough for me as it was on the larger side according to European standards.

From Salon

Related Words

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