Definition of latrine
1 : a receptacle (such as a pit in the earth) for use as a toilet
2 : toilet 1
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Examples of latrine in a Sentence
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Recent Examples of latrine from the Web
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Counselors make a big fuss over latrine duty, said camp director Drew Perrin.
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These frequent lockdowns mean that aid workers are delayed in providing services such as pit latrines, which could help prevent the spread of disease.
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A pair of latrines adjoin an open courtyard that doubles as a lunch and recreation area.
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Origin and Etymology of latrine
French, from Latin latrina, contraction of lavatrina, from lavare to wash — more at lye
First Known Use: 1642
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playDefinition of latrine for English Language Learners
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: an outdoor toilet that is usually a hole dug in the ground
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