as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
where's the nearest latrine, soldier?
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Recent Examples of latrine
The camps were surrounded by open-pit latrines, and the smell of sewage was overpowering; children lay around with flies on them.
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Prefabricated buildings erected in the underground caverns housed sleeping quarters, latrines, laboratories, a mess hall, laundry and gym.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
But their breakthrough came from the latrine, which had been built within a larger timber building.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
The biggest clue was the discovery in 2006 of a latrine within the remains of a large timber building.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Prefabricated buildings erected in the underground caverns housed sleeping quarters, latrines, laboratories, a mess hall, laundry and gym.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
But their breakthrough came from the latrine, which had been built within a larger timber building.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
The biggest clue was the discovery in 2006 of a latrine within the remains of a large timber building.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latrine
Noun
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Sweep guest rooms, guest bathrooms, formal entertaining spaces, and other parts of the home that are used infrequently at least once a month.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The park has amenities such as restrooms, picnic benches and its own walking path.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Another will provide exhibition and environmental education spaces, while a smaller structure will host public restrooms.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The resort has incorporated eco-friendly practices, such as replacing single-use water bottles with aluminum in all guest rooms, installing multi-use bath amenity dispensers, and reducing water consumption with high-efficiency toilets and faucets.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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During this year’s PIAC round, Cessna hopes to get the city to replace the pit toilet that was destroyed by a flood six years ago with some kind of restroom facility.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Latrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrine. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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