Definitions
- Referring to a room or area containing sinks and toilets for washing and using the bathroom. - Describing a public or shared facility for personal hygiene and toileting. - Talking about a formal or technical term for a bathroom or restroom.
- Referring to a room or area containing toilets and sinks for personal hygiene and toileting. - Describing a public or shared facility for using the bathroom. - Talking about a casual or informal term for a bathroom or lavatory.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to facilities for personal hygiene and toileting.
- 2Both contain toilets and sinks for washing.
- 3Both are commonly found in public places like airports, restaurants, and malls.
- 4Both are used for the same purpose of relieving oneself and maintaining hygiene.
- 5Both are essential facilities for everyday life.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Lavatory is more formal and technical than restroom, which is more casual and informal.
- 2Usage: Lavatory is more commonly used in British English, while restroom is more common in American English.
- 3Connotation: Lavatory can be associated with a more upscale or luxurious facility, while restroom may be associated with a more basic or functional facility.
- 4Location: Lavatory is often used to refer to a specific room or area, while restroom can refer to any facility containing toilets and sinks.
Remember this!
Lavatory and restroom are synonyms that refer to facilities for personal hygiene and toileting. However, lavatory is a more formal and technical term, while restroom is a more casual and informal term. Additionally, lavatory is more commonly used in British English, while restroom is more common in American English.
