powder room

Thân thiện

A woman steps into the powder room to freshen up.

Definition

Noun: A polite or euphemistic term for a women's public restroom or lavatory, typically in a commercial or social establishment. It implies a space where one might freshen up, including the application of cosmetic powder.

Usage

The term is used as a formal, discreet, or genteel way to refer to a women's toilet facility. It is commonly seen on signage in restaurants, hotels, theaters, and department stores. - Excuse me, could you direct me to the powder room? - The restaurant has a beautifully appointed powder room near the lobby.

Advanced Usage

• "Visit the powder room": A common polite phrase meaning to go to the restroom.
  • She excused herself from the table to visit the powder room.

Variants and Related Words

• Ladies' room (noun): A more common synonym for a women's public restroom.
• Restroom (noun): A general, polite term for a public toilet facility for either gender.
• Lavatory (noun): A formal term for a bathroom or washroom.

Synonyms

• Ladies' room
• Women's room
• Ladies' lavatory

Idioms

No specific idioms are commonly formed with the term "powder room" itself.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman's restroom in a public (or semipublic) building

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ladies' room