Bathroom /ˈbæθˌruːm/ us นิยมใช้คำนี้
restroom มักใช้ในที่สาธารณะ , lavatory ใช้ทางการ
toilte – UK , Loo – แสลง
WC – Water closet ป้ายทางการ
“I need to use the bathroom.”
อังกฤษ: “I need to use the loo.” (คำแสลงที่ใช้แทน “toilet”)
“To be in the toilet” = อยู่ในสถานการณ์ที่แย่มาก หรือล้มเหลว
After the scandal, his political career was in the toilet.
“To go down the toilet” = สูญเสียหรือสูญเปล่า
All our hard work went down the toilet when the project was cancelled.
Restroom
IPA: /ˈrɛstˌruːm/
Consonants: r, s, t, r, m
Synonym: bathroom, lavatory
Antonym: kitchen
Etymology: From “rest” + “room”
Usage: “Is there a restroom nearby?”
Toilet
IPA: /ˈtɔɪ.lət/
Consonants: t, l, t
Synonym: lavatory, WC
Antonym: bedroom
Etymology: From French “toilette”
Usage: “The toilet is occupied.”
Lavatory
IPA: /ˈlæ.vəˌtɔː.ri/
Consonants: l, v, t, r
Synonym: bathroom, restroom
Antonym: dining room
Etymology: From Latin “lavatorium” (a place for washing)
Usage: “Excuse me, where is the lavatory?”
WC (Water Closet)
IPA: /ˌdʌb.əl.juːˈsiː/
Consonants: w, t, r, k, l, s, t
Synonym: toilet, lavatory
Antonym: lounge
Etymology: Abbreviation of “water closet”
Usage: “Is the WC available?”
Loo
IPA: /luː/
Consonants: l
Synonym: toilet, restroom
Antonym: office
Etymology: British informal term, origin uncertain
Usage: “I’m off to the loo.”
Powder Room
IPA: /ˈpaʊ.dər ruːm/
Consonants: p, w, d, r, r, m
Synonym: restroom, ladies’ room
Antonym: garage
Etymology: Originally a place where ladies would go to “powder” their noses
Usage: “The powder room is down the hall.”
John
IPA: /dʒɒn/
Consonants: j, n
Synonym: toilet, bathroom
Antonym: study
Etymology: American slang, possibly from “John” as a common name
Usage: “I’ll be in the john.”
Can
IPA: /kæn/
Consonants: k, n
Synonym: toilet, bathroom
Antonym: garden
Etymology: American slang, possibly from “canister”
Usage: “Where’s the can?”
Privy
IPA: /ˈprɪv.i/
Consonants: p, r, v
Synonym: outhouse, latrine
Antonym: attic
Etymology: From Old English “pryvee” (private place)
Usage: “The old house had a privy out back.”
Head (Nautical)
IPA: /hɛd/
Consonants: h, d
Synonym: toilet, lavatory
Antonym: cockpit
Etymology: Nautical term, originally referring to the ship’s bow where toilets were located
Usage: “I need to go to the head.”
Outhouse
IPA: /ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/
Consonants: t, h, s
Synonym: privy, latrine
Antonym: parlor
Etymology: From “out” + “house”
Usage: “The cabin has an outhouse.”
Latrine
IPA: /ləˈtriːn/
Consonants: l, t, r, n
Synonym: toilet, privy
Antonym: foyer
Etymology: From Latin “latrina”
Usage: “Soldiers use the latrine.”
Urinal
IPA: /ˈjʊə.rɪn.əl/
Consonants: j, r, n, l
Synonym: pissoir
Antonym: kitchen sink
Etymology: From Latin “urinalis”
Usage: “The urinal is in the men’s room.”
Men’s Room
IPA: /mɛnz ruːm/
Consonants: m, n, z, r, m
Synonym: bathroom, lavatory
Antonym: women’s room
Etymology: From “men” + “room”
Usage: “The men’s room is to the left.”
Ladies’ Room
IPA: /ˈleɪdiz ruːm/
Consonants: l, d, z, r, m
Synonym: powder room, bathroom
Antonym: men’s room
Etymology: From “ladies” + “room”
Usage: “The ladies’ room is occupied.”
Washroom
IPA: /ˈwɒʃˌruːm/
Consonants: w, sh, r, m
Synonym: bathroom, lavatory
Antonym: pantry
Etymology: From “wash” + “room”
Usage: “Where is the nearest washroom?”
Comfort Station
IPA: /ˈkʌmfərt ˈsteɪʃən/
Consonants: k, m, f, r, t, s, t, sh, n
Synonym: restroom, lavatory
Antonym: office
Etymology: From “comfort” + “station”
Usage: “There’s a comfort station at the park.”
Facilities
IPA: /fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
Consonants: f, s, l, t, z
Synonym: bathroom, lavatory
Antonym: none (general term)
Etymology: From Latin “facilitas”
Usage: “Do you have any facilities for guests?”
Gents
IPA: /dʒɛnts/
Consonants: j, n, t, s
Synonym: men’s room, restroom
Antonym: ladies
Etymology: Shortened from “gentlemen’s room”
Usage: “The gents is down the hall.”
Women’s Room
IPA: /ˈwɪmɪnz ruːm/
Consonants: w, m, n, z, r, m
Synonym: ladies’ room, restroom
Antonym: men’s room
Etymology: From “women” + “room”
Usage: “The women’s room is occupied.”
Pissoir
IPA: /pɪˈswɑːr/
Consonants: p, s, w, r
Synonym: urinal
Antonym: bidet
Etymology: From French “pissoir”
Usage: “The pissoir is available.”
Cloakroom
IPA: /ˈkləʊkˌruːm/
Consonants: k, l, k, r, m
Synonym: bathroom, restroom
Antonym: drawing room
Etymology: From “cloak” + “room”
Usage: “Is there a cloakroom nearby?”
Dunny (Australian)
IPA: /ˈdʌni/
Consonants: d, n
Synonym: toilet, outhouse
Antonym: veranda
Etymology: Possibly from “dungeon”
Usage: “The dunny is out back.”
Water Closet
IPA: /ˈwɔːtə ˈklɒzɪt/
Consonants: w, t, r, k, l, z, t
Synonym: WC, toilet
Antonym: living room
Etymology: