comfort room
The term "comfort room" is widely used in the Philippines to refer to a lavatory, though its meaning can vary by region and context.
Definition
A2Philippine English
(common)A room equipped with toilets and sinks for personal hygiene, commonly found in both public and private settings.
Example
- Excuse me, where is the comfort room?
- The mall's comfort rooms are always clean and well-maintained.
B2Hotel Industry
(specific)A higher-end hotel room with additional amenities, such as a larger space, better view, or extra luxuries.
Example
- We booked a comfort room for our anniversary, and it had an amazing ocean view.
C1Historical US Usage
(obsolete)A break room in a public building or worksite, now an outdated term.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "comfort room":
toilet roomwash roomwell roomchanging roomquiet roommen's roomgentlemen's roomwomen's roompowder roomblue roomladies' roomsmall roomsample roomwater closetdressing roomred roomloo roomladies' cloakroomin the roomcontrol roomdrawing roomlocker roomroom servicemachine roomlittle girls' roomtoilet blockgreen room