powdering-room

A woman steps into the powdering-room to freshen her makeup.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A room for applying powder: "powdering-room" refers to a room, typically in a theatre or large building, where women apply cosmetic powder or dress.
   • A powder room: A euphemistic term for a women's restroom or lavatory.

Usage Examples

• (She went to the women's restroom.)
• (A room for applying makeup or dressing.)

Advanced Usage

• "powdering-room" as an archaic term: Historically, this word was more common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often referring to a ladies' cloakroom or dressing area.
  • The hotel boasted a lavish powdering-room with velvet chairs and large mirrors. (A luxurious dressing room for women.)

Variants and Related Words

• Powder room (n): a modern, common term for a women's restroom.
  • The sign on the door read "Powder Room." (A restroom for women.)

Synonyms

• Restroom: a room with toilets and sinks.
• Lavatory: a room for washing and using the toilet.
• Ladies' room: a restroom for women.

Related Idioms

• "to powder one's nose": a euphemism for using the restroom.
  • She said she needed to powder her nose and left the table. (She went to the restroom.)