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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
Periodically, otters will leave the water to congregate at latrines.
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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 house features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
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Eleven full bathrooms and grand open living spaces—from a great room to a recreation room—offer ample room for both large gatherings and casual everyday living.
Noun
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At least 15 states now restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms, including in government buildings and universities.
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These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
Noun
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Vault toilets on national recreation land generally have a pit at least 5 feet deep that can hold more than 500 gallons of waste.
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Only 20% of Mongbwalu residents have access to safe water, according to Oxfam, and a quarter lack access to toilets or hygiene facilities.
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“Latrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrines. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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