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
In an adjoining installation, nude collaborators floated inside a dunk tank flanked by port-a-potties; visitors were encouraged to use (the urine was filtered into the tank).
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
However, the site does offer security, shade, showers, porta-potties and case managers.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
The porta-potties have a just-so different color.
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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.
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Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
However, the site does offer security, shade, showers, porta-potties and case managers.
—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The lot currently offers port-a-potties with hand-washing stations; residents do not have access to running water.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potties
Noun
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At least 15 states now restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms, including in government buildings and universities.
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These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
Noun
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The house features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
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Eleven full bathrooms and grand open living spaces—from a great room to a recreation room—offer ample room for both large gatherings and casual everyday living.
Noun
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Vault toilets on national recreation land generally have a pit at least 5 feet deep that can hold more than 500 gallons of waste.
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Only 20% of Mongbwalu residents have access to safe water, according to Oxfam, and a quarter lack access to toilets or hygiene facilities.
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“Potties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potties. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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