House of Lords
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.
Register: dated, humorous, slang
Examples
In between you have the Business Man Jocular: ‘I say, where's the geography, old son?’ or ‘When you need the House of Lords, it's through there.’
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A urinal.
Register: humorous, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “House of Lords” mean?
A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.
Is “House of Lords” formal or informal?
House of Lords is generally dated, humorous, slang.