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
  • As a bonus, the campground even had flushing toilets and hot showers.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • Dust blew in through holes in the tents, the toilets didn’t flush, fetid water flowed into the dining area and the sleeping quarters.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of toilets
Noun
  • The all-electric passenger version seats up to 10 in a business-class layout or six in a VIP configuration, with lavatories, climate control, ambient lighting, and oversized windows.
    — Omar Kardoudi May 27, New Atlas, 27 May 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
  • The best way to avoid these issues is to keep petunias in well-draining pots, only water the plants when the top 1 to 2-inches of soil feels dry, and direct your watering can at the soil line to keep leaves dry.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • Just prepare a few new containers filled with an all-purpose potting mix, and then direct the strawberry runners into the fresh pots.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
Definition of pots
Noun
  • The law had forced her to use gender-neutral bathrooms at school, effectively outing her.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • There are plenty of reasons why people need or want private rooms and bathrooms.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of bathrooms
Noun
  • There were also issues with wastewater disposal, damaged floors, and pots and pans encrusted with food debris and grease deposits.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Handle heavy pans like cast-iron gently to keep them from banging on the grates and avoid chipping their enamel coating.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of pans
Noun
  • The land transfer will expand the 452-acre San Gregorio State Beach next door by more than half its size, adding to a park that already has trails, restrooms and a parking lot.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of restrooms
Noun
  • The latrines were right next to the food.
    — Amanda Rosa Updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In the corner were two roofless latrines—one with the toilet and the other with a tap, bucket and footstool for bathing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of latrines
Noun
  • The water in the foot baths outside the guest terraces is magically changed for minimum sand transfer between the beach and the cottage, and in-room ice is somehow forever fresh.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Other bird baths simply can’t compare—not when the Dreamsoul Bird Bath includes a solar light, flower planter, and a bird bath (which can also be used as a bird feeder).
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
Definition of baths
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