outhouse

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Recent Examples of outhouse The contests — grocery bagging, outhouse races, llamas dressed in costumes. Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025 Even from the outside, the bathroom door was fully covered in scrap wood, with a moon cut out to resemble an outhouse door. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 20 July 2025 Each outhouse must contain a toilet seat and a roll of toilet paper—and be fully operational. Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 4 July 2025 Come spring, the Ranger III carries everything from outhouses and diesel fuel for the generators to construction supplies to repair whatever damage Mother Nature did to facilities over the harsh winter. Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for outhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outhouse
Noun
  • In the time of the Founding Fathers the privy was also known as the necessary, being so instrumental to every person.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The upside for the league is that major transfers are not just the privy of a select few clubs.
    Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Advantageously, the two-in-one design keeps splashing water and wet footprints away from the commode and vanity areas.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Here there are two separate vanities with sinks, a hydro-soaking tub, separate shower stall, and a separate room for the commode.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • After marveling at the park’s mud pots and hot springs, visitors to nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch can be the direct beneficiaries of that volcanic activity as well, with therapeutic soaks in Drake’s Bath available seasonally, plus massages offered by reservation.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Prevent damage to nonstick finishes by using paper towels as a protective layer between pots and pans.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Particularly the busy latrine of a North American river otter (Lontra canadensis).
    Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The latrine pits, which stored waste, leaked untreated feces and wastewater into drains, eventually contaminating a nearby pond.
    Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • The Biltmore, located in Asheville, is the largest home in America, spanning 175,000 square feet with 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces.
    Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Its four rooms are large and modern, with comfortable reading chairs, long desks for a little remote work, and spacious marble bathrooms.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For many, that included sweet breads like pan dulce.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Pour the remaining batter into the pan, covering the apples and spreading it out to rest evenly.
    Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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