Difference between Lavatory and Toilet

What is the difference between Lavatory and Toilet?

Lavatory as a noun is a bathroom; a washroom. while Toilet as a noun is personal grooming; washing, dressing etc.

Lavatory

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A bathroom; a washroom. A toilet.

Toilet

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Personal grooming; washing, dressing etc.A dressing room.A room or enclosed cubicle containing a lavatory, e.g., a bathroom or water closet (w.c.).A lavatory or device for depositing human waste and then flushing it away with water.Other similar devices, such as squat toilets, as in Japan or the Middle East.A shabby or dirty place, especially, a lounge/bar/pub/tavern.

We hope you now know whether to use Lavatory or Toilet in your sentence.

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