Thesaurus results for OUTHOUSE

outhouse

noun

Definition of outhouse

as in privy

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Recent Examples of outhouse Then early Saturday morning, crews responded to a property where there were multiple fires coming from a barn, a shed, an outhouse, three cars and a gazebo, according to the complaint. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 3 June 2026 There's also an integrated Thetford cassette toilet completing the rolling outhouse wet bath layout. — New Atlas, 1 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for outhouse

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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

This bedroom’s luxurious bath features beautiful tile, two sinks, each with its own vanity, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a separate room for the commode.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.

— Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Definition of commode

Noun

Inspectors test commonly touched surfaces like door handles, thermostats, remotes, light switches, faucets and toilet flush handles.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Accessibility app Snowball turns lived experiences into detailed data, letting users review businesses and other venues for their step-free access, accessible toilets, parking, seating, lighting, noise, and quiet spaces.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of toilet

Noun

Items such as the coffee pots, dispensing nozzles for cappuccino and frazil machines must be washed and sanitized as needed.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
My mom enrolled as a junior at Hollywood High School and took care of the house—cleaning, reheating frozen chicken pot pies, and making sure everyone did their homework.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pot

Noun

Iman Abdullahi, country director for CARE, another aid group, said there's an urgent need for food, maternal and newborn healthcare, hygiene supplies, private latrines and mental health support.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
While some of these latrines connected to pipes that moved waste underground, very few drained into Ancient Rome’s sewer system.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of latrine

Noun

After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company The bathroom is on the opposite side of the home from the living room.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bathroom

Noun

Once hot, transfer the green mixture to the pan and saute until fragrant, for 2-3 minutes.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed but mixture is still saucy, 30–35 minutes.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pan

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