outhouse

noun

Definition of outhousenext
as in privy

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Recent Examples of outhouse Fortunately, Gary was all right, and that must have been largely because — as mentioned by the commentators — he's built like a brick outhouse. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 The current outhouse is usually a mere minutes’ walk from the front door, although distance varies, depending on where the next hole is dug. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 A lot of shrewd drafting, a pinch of smart free-agent signings and good coaching hoisted the Broncos from outhouse to penthouse. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026 Our toilets are fancy outhouses, with all waste being transported off the continent. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outhouse
  1. privy
  2. commode
  3. toilet
  4. pot
  5. latrine
  6. bathroom
  7. pan
Noun
  • Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026
  • Through scenes of gossip, frolicking and even a foot chase as cops try to shut the revelry down, Basholli introduces her setting (Prishtina, Kosovo in the late ‘90s) as though the audience were an eager participant in every conversation, and privy to the girls’ secrets.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
Definition of privy
Noun
  • Its bath is impressive and includes extensive 1×1 tile work, a jetted tub, separate showers, and dual commodes in separate rooms.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2026
  • If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.
    — Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of commode
Noun
  • Many of the toilets don’t flush and are spilling over with waste.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Joe Shelton, the president of Patriot Portable Restrooms, explained how most porta-potties aren’t like regular toilet bowls.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of toilet
Noun
  • In her album, Jenny Sweet portrays them as mothers angry at how humans have warmed their waters, turning them into lobsters in a pot being boiled alive by climate change.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
  • Behind the two men is an antique-style table with dragons decorating the legs, upon which sit two porcelain bird statues and a small pot filled with purple and white flowers.
    — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Definition of pot
Noun
  • Twenty-seven kilometers east of Rome sit the remains of a communal latrine whose concrete has endured for nearly 2,000 years.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, residents have resorted to digging cesspits as latrine stocks run severely low, leading to soil and water contamination, according to Hosni Nadeem Mohanna, a water municipality spokesperson in Gaza City.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of latrine
Noun
  • In addition to one king bedroom and one queen, the penthouse is home to three bathrooms (complete with Frette linens), one of which features a striking green sink.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Advertisement And always wash your hands after using the bathroom to avoid transferring any microbes to your food or other people.
    — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • His head is bleeding into a pan, and his body is seated at a butcher block.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • For those pursuing a less oily non-stick experience, try the ceramic pan (a personal favorite for cooking eggs).
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026
Definition of pan

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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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