public lavatory

Shared facility outside

A public lavatory is a restroom or toilet facility available for general use, typically in parks, transit stations, or commercial areas.

The term is more common in British English; Americans usually say public restroom or public bathroom.

The city installed new public lavatories near the town square.

facility

restroom

Facility with toilets

  • toiletWaste disposal fixture
  • washroomRoom for personal hygiene
  • WCBathroom initialism

loo · latrine · comfort station · john · outhouse · porta-potty · urinal · stall · cubicle · men's room

maintenance

cleaning

Removing dirt and mess

sanitization · out of order · repairs · servicing · inspections · attendant · coin operated · pay toilet · vandalism · graffiti

hygiene

handwashing

Cleaning palms with soap

cleanliness · sanitation · toilet paper · paper towels · hand dryer · faucet · sink · flush · antibacterial · germs

accessibility

wheelchair

Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired

ramp · wide doors · automatic doors · universal design · baby changing · family friendly · disabled access · mobility aid · changing table · diaper station

privacy

stall door

Hinged barrier for enclosures

enclosure · modesty · seclusion · occupied · vacant · latch · divider · screen · individual · personal space

Opposites
accessibility/ownership

public lavatoryprivate bathroom

Unshared washing facilities

powder room · ensuite · en suite · half bath

formality/setting

public lavatorymaster bath

Bedroom's dedicated bathroom

boudoir

Family

public, publicly, publics, publication, publish, publisher, publishing, publicize, publicist

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