as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
where's the nearest latrine, soldier?
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Recent Examples of latrine
Victims were murdered with machetes, garden hoes, and clubs; their bodies were tossed into rivers, dumped in ditches, and hurled into wells and pit latrines.
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
America is one of two iterations of Cattelan’s gilded latrine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
After assuring him that Masters is being punished with latrine duty and a citation for his racist insubordination, Shaw says he’s heard all about Leroy’s bravery in combat.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Due to the extent that raccoons visit the home, and unsuccessful efforts to move the animal's latrine, the family is planning on moving, the CDC said.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
America is one of two iterations of Cattelan’s gilded latrine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
After assuring him that Masters is being punished with latrine duty and a citation for his racist insubordination, Shaw says he’s heard all about Leroy’s bravery in combat.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Due to the extent that raccoons visit the home, and unsuccessful efforts to move the animal's latrine, the family is planning on moving, the CDC said.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latrine
Noun
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This single-story house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.—
Unitedrobotsrealestate,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Items being sought include kitchenware, bathroom and hygiene products, bedroom furniture and bedding, cleaning supplies and items for babies.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition to restricting access to restrooms, locker rooms and showers in government buildings, the bill would also ban unisex multi-occupancy private spaces in buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments, and school districts, as well as public colleges and universities.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new station would include a lounge, restrooms, and a high-end convenience market.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As with any married couple who have been together for a long time, John and Maureen have their issues beyond someone leaving the toilet seat up.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Flush the toilet after every use to keep the contents from sitting too long and causing stains.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Latrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrine. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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