public conveniences

Shared lavatory facilities

Public conveniences are restrooms or toilets available for general use, typically maintained by local government.

The term is primarily British and somewhat formal or euphemistic: The council voted to close several public conveniences due to budget cuts.

Americans more often say public restrooms or public bathrooms.

Related

washroom · lavatory · sink · commode · powder room · water closet · comfort room · privy · loo · amenities · bathrooms · sanitation facilities · rest area · facilities · latrine · portable toilet · outhouse · handwashing station

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G