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 hotel and its accommodations have been designed with accessibility in mind, including elevators, entrances, parking, restrooms, hotel rooms, and routes to and from all restaurants, meeting, and entertainment spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Stretching from Choctawhatchee Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, Santa Rosa Beach offers easy public beach access points with parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguards.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Accessibility Rooms for those with mobility needs are in place, and the fitness club, pool, spa, and public bathrooms also address accessibility concerns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The residence includes five bedrooms spread across two floors, two bathrooms, utility rooms, and a long terrace running the entire length of the facade facing Lake Maggiore.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The property features water conservation features such as dual-flush toilets and low-flow fixtures, with refillable aluminum water bottles and water bottle refill stations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Other amenities include flushing toilets and hot showers, an RV dumping station, a playground, and basketball and volleyball courts.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Potties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potties. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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