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
The biggest clue was the discovery in 2006 of a latrine within the remains of a large timber building.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
Its significance was not recognized at the time, but archaeologists have since determined that high-status homes began integrating latrines in the 10th century, so the structure was most likely part of King Harold's residence.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
Researchers noted that the 2006 excavation identified a timber structure with a latrine inside.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Stories of 2020 Crocodiles in Egypt, latrines in Rome, two timely syllabi, plus interviews with an epidemiologist and a theoretical physicist, were readers' favorites this year.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
Its significance was not recognized at the time, but archaeologists have since determined that high-status homes began integrating latrines in the 10th century, so the structure was most likely part of King Harold's residence.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
Researchers noted that the 2006 excavation identified a timber structure with a latrine inside.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Stories of 2020 Crocodiles in Egypt, latrines in Rome, two timely syllabi, plus interviews with an epidemiologist and a theoretical physicist, were readers' favorites this year.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latrine
Noun
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The 17 rooms were arranged around a large central air shaft with just a couple of bathrooms down the hall for everybody.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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Decades ago architects put bedroom closets on the other side of bathrooms.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The pavilion already has restrooms, and a room for a warming center to serve parents is already there.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Distraught over the proceedings, Shepperd excused herself to use the restroom.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Both the campgrounds have flush toilets and running water, but neither has showers.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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Able to clean more than just your backside, this multi-tasker can also spray down the toilet bowl and rinse off cloth diapers.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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“Latrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrine. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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