Definitions
- Describing something related to a toilet or restroom. - Referring to the act of using the toilet or restroom. - Talking about the facilities or equipment found in a toilet or restroom.
- Describing a room in a house or building that contains a toilet, sink, and bathtub or shower. - Referring to the act of bathing or washing oneself. - Talking about the facilities or equipment found in a bathroom.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to facilities used for personal hygiene.
- 2Both contain a toilet and sink.
- 3Both can be found in homes, buildings, and public places.
- 4Both are essential for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
- 5Both are used for private activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lavatorial is more commonly used in British English, while bathroom is more common in American English.
- 2Equipment: Lavatorial refers specifically to toilet-related equipment, while bathroom can include a wider range of facilities such as a bathtub or shower.
- 3Function: Lavatorial emphasizes the function of the facilities for elimination, while bathroom emphasizes the function of the facilities for bathing and grooming.
- 4Location: Lavatorial is often associated with public restrooms, while bathroom is more commonly associated with private spaces in homes and buildings.
- 5Formality: Bathroom is generally considered more formal and polite than lavatorial, which can be seen as more direct or blunt.
Remember this!
Lavatorial and bathroom are both words used to describe facilities used for personal hygiene. However, lavatorial is more specific to toilet-related equipment and is often associated with public restrooms, while bathroom is more versatile and can include a wider range of facilities such as a bathtub or shower. Additionally, bathroom is generally considered more formal and polite than lavatorial.
