as in restrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
the little girl announced loudly that she needed to go to the potty
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Recent Examples of potties
The lot currently offers port-a-potties with hand-washing stations; residents do not have access to running water.
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
And guests don’t have to use porta potties.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Outside the fence, porta-potties are towed from a squat, metal storage building past a dirt recycling plant.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
According to investigators, crews arrived to find two porta-potties on fire and a tree that was actively burning.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The porta-potties have a just-so different color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Beyond porta-potties, the company rents restroom trailers, hand-washing stations and temporary fencing for events, government agencies, and construction and other worksites, says its website.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Bathrooms are upscale porta-potties, and there are a few shower trailers nearby.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
At James Monroe Middle School, located in a remote part of California’s High Desert, posters commemorating teacher appreciation week were hung beside porta-potties.
—Maxwell Adler, Bloomberg, 18 Feb. 2026
Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
And guests don’t have to use porta potties.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Outside the fence, porta-potties are towed from a squat, metal storage building past a dirt recycling plant.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
According to investigators, crews arrived to find two porta-potties on fire and a tree that was actively burning.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The porta-potties have a just-so different color.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Beyond porta-potties, the company rents restroom trailers, hand-washing stations and temporary fencing for events, government agencies, and construction and other worksites, says its website.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Bathrooms are upscale porta-potties, and there are a few shower trailers nearby.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
At James Monroe Middle School, located in a remote part of California’s High Desert, posters commemorating teacher appreciation week were hung beside porta-potties.
—Maxwell Adler, Bloomberg, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potties
Noun
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The Park District currently maintains 45 parks, including playgrounds, soccer fields, ballfields, courts, two golf facilities, outdoor shelters and restrooms, and a dog park, according to the district.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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While both campgrounds remain open year-round, water is shut off and restrooms are closed between October and April.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
Noun
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In these suites, separate living areas create space to unwind, while spa-like marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and walk-in rain showers offer a haven of luxury and calm above the bustling energy of Manhattan.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Thoughtful modern touches—like in-room iPads, automatic fireplaces, and high-tech Japanese toilets—bring the experience more into the present.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There are toilets and trash receptacles at the parking lot.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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“Potties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potties. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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