The difference between Half bath and Powder room
When used as nouns, half bath means a bathroom (i.e., lavatory) containing a sink and toilet but no bathtub or shower, whereas powder room means a room used to store gunpowder, particularly on a ship equipped with cannon.
check bellow for the other definitions of Half bath and Powder room
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Half bath as a noun (North America):
A bathroom (i.e., lavatory) containing a sink and toilet but no bathtub or shower.
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Powder room as a noun:
A room used to store gunpowder, particularly on a ship equipped with cannon.
Examples:
"Are you insane? Don't take a candle into the powder room!"
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Powder room as a noun:
A room used to powder hair and wigs.
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Powder room as a noun (originally, _, US, euphemistic):
a lavatory intended for use by women.
Examples:
"If you'll excuse me, I need to visit the powder room to [[see a man about a dog seeing a man about a dog]]."
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Powder room as a noun (euphemistic):
a small room with a toilet and sink but no bathtub or shower.