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
Instead, worker ants who are on latrine duty collect the poop and carry it to the toilet chamber, which is located far away from other parts of the nest.
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2025
The camps were surrounded by open-pit latrines, and the smell of sewage was overpowering; children lay around with flies on them.
—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
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2025
The camps were surrounded by open-pit latrines, and the smell of sewage was overpowering; children lay around with flies on them.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latrine
Noun
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Another $50,000 was gathered from Leadership Cincinnati Class 48, a program by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, for the bathroom facility.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tarek then recounted making several extended trips to the bathroom to cool off and wipe his face, which eventually caught Heather's attention.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The resort’s main public spaces—pool deck, restaurants, reception, public restrooms, and lounge area—are all accessible.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The witness walked with the victim to the restroom and waited outside, according to the report.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A lot of that has been driven by more efficient fixtures, like sinks and toilets, and more efficient appliances, like washing machines and dishwashers.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sarkozy’s cell is set to be 95-square feet and will contain a small TV, toilet, desk and shower, per the outlet, while he’ll also be permitted to have one hour of exercise by himself every day.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Latrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrine. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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