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water closet

[/ˈwɔːtər ˈklɒzɪt/]
nounmasculinepl: water closets
banheiro
1. A room or enclosed space containing a toilet; a bathroom or lavatory
The water closet is located at the end of the hallway.
O banheiro fica no final do corredor.
2. The toilet itself, particularly in formal or technical contexts
Please ensure the water closet is properly maintained.
Por favor, certifique-se de que o vaso sanitário está bem conservado.
NYC Slang
john
Synonyms
toiletrestroomlavatorybathroomWC

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
banheiro
Most common term for bathroom/toilet facility
Rio de Janeiro
banheiro
Standard usage, also 'toalete' in formal contexts
São Paulo
banheiro
Standard usage, also 'sanitário' in technical contexts
Portugal
retrete
Traditional term; 'casa de banho' for bathroom more commonly used today

Related Idioms & Phrases

going to the water closet
water closet humor
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