Definitions
- Referring to a small room or compartment on a boat or airplane used for personal hygiene. - Talking about a public toilet facility in British English. - Describing a bathroom or washroom in a military or naval setting.
- Referring to a public toilet facility in American English. - Talking about a bathroom or washroom in a public or commercial building. - Describing a room or area designated for personal hygiene and toileting.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a place for personal hygiene and toileting.
- 2Both are commonly found in public places.
- 3Both are used to describe a room or facility.
- 4Both are necessary for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.
- 5Both are used in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lav is more commonly used in British English, while restroom is more common in American English.
- 2Location: Lav is often associated with a small room or compartment on a boat or airplane, while restroom is typically found in public or commercial buildings.
- 3Formality: Restroom is considered more formal than lav.
- 4Connotation: Lav may have a more nautical or military connotation, while restroom is more neutral in tone.
Remember this!
Lav and restroom are synonyms that refer to a place for personal hygiene and toileting. However, lav is more commonly used in British English and often associated with a small room or compartment on a boat or airplane, while restroom is more common in American English and typically found in public or commercial buildings. Additionally, restroom is considered more formal than lav.
