as in bathrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
where's the nearest latrine, soldier?
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Recent Examples of latrines
At the city’s public latrines, 36 holes upon which people took their comfort breaks line the walls above a drainage system.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Periodically, otters will leave the water to congregate at latrines.
—Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Periodically, otters will leave the water to congregate at latrines.
—Laura Baisas Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latrines
Noun
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The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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The oceanfront house spans 4,061 square feet and has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a lower-level, state-of-the-art theater accessible by a lift.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
11 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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Fix leaky toilets as leaks are a big waste of water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Items that usually fade into the background—such as sinks, toilets, or appliances—can become focal points when color is used thoughtfully.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Latrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrines. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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