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commodes

noun

plural of commode
as in toilets

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  1. toilets
  2. lavatories
  3. pots
  4. bathrooms
  5. pans
  6. restrooms
  7. latrines
  8. baths
Noun
  • For the first few days, they were held in a room crammed with up to 80 men, with just a handful of open toilets, in frigid conditions and with only a thin towel to sleep under, before being moved to two-person cells.
    — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Combined sewer pipes carry both wastewater from toilets and sinks, and stormwater runoff from rain and snowmelt.
    — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of toilets
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
  • The 60 spacious rooms and 30 suites are all equally stylish with luxurious, 300-thread-count bed linen and high-tech Japanese lavatories.
    — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Definition of lavatories
Noun
  • This saw all 36 teams separated into four separate pots based on their ranking, with each team drawn two opponents from each pot.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Plant them in 1-inch-deep (or deeper) pots filled with well-draining soil, says Rubens.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of pots
Noun
  • Each suite boasts a gourmet kitchen, Italian marble bathrooms, and private balconies.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of bathrooms
Noun
  • Rust Rings While food and liquids don’t typically stain the non-porous surface of a fireclay sink, pots and pans are more likely culprits.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Best Freestanding Shoe Rack From pots and pans racks to a rolling bathroom organizer, Yamakazi excels in organization.
    — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of pans
Noun
  • Aside from the accessible play structures and equipment, Empowerment Park has group picnic and BBQ areas, community garden beds, accessible off-street and disabled parking, shade structures and self-cleaning restrooms.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Those investments included installing 326 high-definition cameras throughout the plant, applying specialized anti-graffiti coatings in restrooms, and implementing a strict rapid-response process to report and remove offensive material.
    — Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of restrooms
Noun
  • While some of these latrines connected to pipes that moved waste underground, very few drained into Ancient Rome’s sewer system.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His job hauling buckets of sewage from the latrines was no fun.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of latrines
Noun
  • Look for creators to pivot from salt piles to warm salt baths, foot soaks and cooler post-bath routines.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Most days, Rylee takes Eloise for a walk around the property and is in charge of giving her water, baths and treats like apples and oatmeal cookies.
    — Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of baths
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