Definitions
- Referring to a small room or compartment with a toilet and sink, typically found on boats, planes, or trains. - Talking about a public restroom or washroom in a formal setting, such as a hotel or office building. - Describing a bathroom in a military or government facility.
- Referring to a room in a house or apartment that contains a toilet, sink, and bathtub or shower. - Talking about a public restroom or washroom in a casual setting, such as a restaurant or shopping mall. - Describing a room with a toilet and sink, but no shower or bathtub.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a room or space with a toilet and sink.
- 2Both are used for personal hygiene and bodily functions.
- 3Both can be found in various settings, including public and private spaces.
- 4Both are essential facilities for daily life.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Lav is typically smaller and more compact than a bathroom.
- 2Features: Bathroom often includes a bathtub or shower, while a lav does not.
- 3Location: Lav is commonly found on planes, boats, and trains, while bathroom is typically found in homes and public buildings.
- 4Formality: Lav is more formal and associated with professional or military settings, while bathroom is more casual and associated with personal or domestic settings.
- 5Usage: Lav is less commonly used in everyday language than bathroom.
Remember this!
Lav and bathroom both refer to a room or space with a toilet and sink. However, lav is typically smaller and more compact, often found in professional or military settings, while bathroom is larger and more commonly found in homes and public buildings, often including a bathtub or shower.
