outhouse

noun

Definition of outhousenext
as in privy

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Recent Examples of outhouse 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 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 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
  • Besides losing the ability to maneuver on its own, the almost 10,000-ton warship saw its galley services, toilets, air conditioning and potable water impacted, Comer said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The restoration project will add 30 shelter beds for all genders, plus showers, laundry and toilet facilities.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of toilet
Noun
  • In the building across the street, an old woman came out onto her balcony in a nightgown, a toddler in tow, and began banging a pot.
    — Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Along with fūl, the cafe offers an extensive menu of coffee, espresso drinks and teas, including Jebena, which is brewed with ginger and served in a clay pot.
    — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pot
Noun
  • Ormund, who has spent the entirety of the battle looking for Ulf, finally finds the dragonseed passed out in the latrine after a morning spent in Lord Footly’s kitchen getting drunk on the Footly stores of ale.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • His job hauling buckets of sewage from the latrines was no fun.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of latrine
Noun
  • The Sunrise Tiny House has one bedroom positioned above the kitchen and bathroom, accessed by a removable ladder.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The bedroom is paired with a Blue Crystallo quartzite bathroom, where the vanity matches the walk-in shower and a gold soaking tub sits next to the floor-to-ceiling windows.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • Remove the pan from the heat and scrape the butter and its brown solids into a large bowl.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a routine, eyeshadow is the most optional essential on this list—which is exactly why one great palette or one great single, flattering pan is enough.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pan

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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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