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
Envision 2026 will provide more port-a-potties with more frequent pumping and better placement.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Now both of the community’s sports fields have permanent restroom facilities for baseball and soccer players, and passing trail users, an upgrade from the porta-potties that had been on the sites for many years.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Lately, food trucks, porta-potties, and luxury-spa-goers are a more common sight.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Now both of the community’s sports fields have permanent restroom facilities for baseball and soccer players, and passing trail users, an upgrade from the porta-potties that had been on the sites for many years.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Lately, food trucks, porta-potties, and luxury-spa-goers are a more common sight.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potties
Noun
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Through this program, individuals, businesses, foundations and institutions could contribute directly to park improvements — restrooms, pathways, landscaping, lighting and long-overdue maintenance.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both bills contain exemptions, for example if there are single-occupancy restrooms or for someone entering a bathroom to provide medical assistance.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Completed in 1980, the residence offers five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 4,100 square feet across two levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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The home was built in 2000 and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-concept kitchen, a sunroom and a large living area with a stone fireplace, according to the property’s Zillow listing.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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Denver Water officials encouraged households to reduce indoor water use by installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, checking for leaks, and planning landscape changes that fit Colorado's dry climate.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Potties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potties. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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