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
The latrines were right next to the food.
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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, 24 Apr. 2026
Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw — where most of the alleged abuse took place — consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines.
—Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw -- where most of the abuse is reported to have taken place -- consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines.
—Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
At the city’s public latrines, 36 holes upon which people took their comfort breaks line the walls above a drainage system.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Victims were murdered with machetes, garden hoes, and clubs; their bodies were tossed into rivers, dumped in ditches, and hurled into wells and pit latrines.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Periodically, otters will leave the water to congregate at latrines.
—Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
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, 24 Apr. 2026
Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw — where most of the alleged abuse took place — consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines.
—Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw -- where most of the abuse is reported to have taken place -- consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines.
—Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
At the city’s public latrines, 36 holes upon which people took their comfort breaks line the walls above a drainage system.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Victims were murdered with machetes, garden hoes, and clubs; their bodies were tossed into rivers, dumped in ditches, and hurled into wells and pit latrines.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Periodically, otters will leave the water to congregate at latrines.
—Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latrines
Noun
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The adobe ranch home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms in roughly 2,200 square feet across a single level.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Accommodations feature a living room and separate king bedroom, a private plunge pool, a hammock, fire pit, outdoor shower, and oversized bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and skylit showers.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are lifeguards, restrooms, and picnic areas at this state park.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Putting medication down sinks or toilets interferes with Boise’s water renewal system.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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Within a few weeks, Rue goes from unclogging toilets to helping manage the girls.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Latrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrines. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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