powder room
A room used to store gunpowder, particularly (historical) on a ship equipped with cannon.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
A room used to store gunpowder, particularly (historical) on a ship equipped with cannon.
Whispers in the powder room / She cries on every tune
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(originally, _, US, euphemistic) : a lavatory intended for use by women.
If you'll excuse me, I need to visit the powder room to see a man about a dog.
Origin: In reference to lavatories, an indirection developed under the influence of powder one's nose, a euphemism for using a toilet. Compare boudoir. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(euphemistic) : a small room with a toilet and sink but no bathtub or shower.
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