powder room

American  

noun

1. a room containing a toilet and washing facilities for women; lavatory.

2. such a room provided for the use of female guests, as in a restaurant or nightclub.

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powder room British  

noun

1. euphemistic a lavatory for women in a restaurant, department store, etc

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Etymology

Origin of powder room

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The garden level features a guest suite, a powder room, and a basement with a gym, laundry, and storage.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

“I would say something like a powder room is a really great spot to take some risks,” Vroom says.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

So during the powder room fight scene in the finale, you never did a take where you kissed at the end?

From New York Times • May 29, 2023

The Wing promised a heady mix of sun salutations, power lunches and drop-in day care, with zippy Wi-Fi and a powder room stocked with Chanel perfume, organic tampons and Honest Co. diapers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2023

“We’ll need someone in the powder room when things start,” he said.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham