commode

noun

Definition of commodenext
as in toilet

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Recent Examples of commode Christina Koch eventually saved the day, fixing a jammed part on the commode. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026 Located in the floor with a door and curtain for privacy, the capsule’s lone toilet is based on an experimental commode that launched to the International Space Station in 2020. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 The one commode in it was shielded from sight only by wooden shutters, which swung on double-action spring hinges, like saloon doors, and had to be latched shut with a hook on a swivel. — Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Shield the commode from the view of the hallway or adjacent room by placing the vanity in between. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commode
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commode
  1. toilet
  2. lavatory
  3. bathroom
  4. washroom
  5. restroom
  6. pot
  7. bath
  8. latrine
Noun
  • The leak-proof, puncture-resistant container should then be thrown in the trash, not recycled or flushed down a toilet.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inviting your child to join you by taking a seat on their potty or having a turn on the toilet when you’re done makes for an interactive experience that’s less likely to be met with resistance.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of toilet
Noun
  • In 1971, a bomb went off in one of the lavatories on the 31st floor.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Flight attendants say timing is everything, and the difference between a smooth trip to the lavatory and a frustrating standoff with a beverage cart often comes down to a few key moments during the flight.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Definition of lavatory
Noun
  • Rooms The 10 stand-alone suites (including two family units) are made of insulated canvas, with air conditioning, deeply comfortable king-size beds, and ensuite bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Bear in mind that a communal bathroom can serve as a breeding ground for bacteria and germs.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • Sleeper Class includes sleeping berths and cabins for one to three people, some of which include private washrooms.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Miele appliances accent the gourmet kitchen, and smart toilets turn each washroom into a tech-forward sanctuary.
    — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
Definition of washroom
Noun
  • Health inspectors observed mouse droppings in the corners of the floors throughout the facility and in the restroom.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Buc-ee's sued Beaver's Mini Mart in late July, four months after the chain known for its extensive food offerings and massive restrooms opened its first Ohio store less than a half-hour's drive away.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • The pungent smells of pot smoke and someone else’s urine compete with the dank smell of the canal.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The reference invoked the 1987 thriller’s most iconic scene, which saw Alex boil a pet rabbit in a large pot of hot water.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pot
Noun
  • The ranch has a 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bath main residence that is set up as a bed and breakfast.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Guests can check the availability of washing machines and the public bath right from the TV in each room, saving a trip downstairs or a call to the front desk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bath
Noun
  • Ormund, who has spent the entirety of the battle looking for Ulf, finally finds the dragonseed passed out in the latrine after a morning spent in Lord Footly’s kitchen getting drunk on the Footly stores of ale.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • His job hauling buckets of sewage from the latrines was no fun.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of latrine

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