as in bathrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
where's the nearest latrine, soldier?
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Recent Examples of latrines
Periodically, otters will leave the water to congregate at latrines.
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Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latrines
Noun
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Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 171 rooms have marble bathrooms, wingback chairs, and balconies with views of either the Caspian or Baku’s Old City, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even the restrooms are an attraction as each one has its own theme.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using Commercial Cleaners While homemade cleaners can be used, commercial cleaners are just as effective for removing hard water stains from your toilets.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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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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“Latrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrines. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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