Latrine

Word LATRINE
Character 7
Hyphenation la trine
Pronunciations /ləˈtɹiːn/

Definitions and meanings of "Latrine"

What do we mean by latrine?

A communal toilet of a type often used in a camp or barracks. noun

A privy; a water-closet; especially, a water-closet in a public place, as in factories, schools, barracks, hospitals, etc. noun

A privy, or water-closet, esp. in a camp, hospital, etc. noun

A very simple toilet facility, usually just a pit or trench. See also the slang terms john and johnny house. noun

A public toilet in a military area noun

An open trench or pit used for urination and defecation.

Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.

A chamber pot.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Latrine

The word "latrine" in example sentences

The latrine is within the barbed wire at a little distance from the quarters with two seats and a urinal (Pit-type). ❋ Unknown (2010)

This drawing of a latrine is painted on a wall next to the main square in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. ❋ Unknown (2000)

"We need a reliable supply of drinking water, mattresses and bedding, as well as kitchen utensils," says Zeenat, adding that "a latrine is a priority." ❋ Joop Koopman (2010)

I growled that I didn't put any faith in latrine-gossip - especially if the latrine was a Hindoo one, and at this one of the older men, Sardul something-or-other, shook his head and says gravely: ❋ Unknown (2010)

And the spot Joe and I had chosen for our latrine was a good forty yards from the tent. ❋ FRANKLIN W. DIXON (2009)

On my first visit, I discovered that the latrine was a couple of holes in the ground that you squatted over to relieve yourself. ❋ Unknown (1991)

Our latrine was a five-gallon can in the center of the hold; it was soon filled. ❋ Jacobs, Col Eugene (1985)

I growled that I didn't put any faith in latrine-gossip — especially if the latrine was a Hindoo one, and at this one of the older men, Sardul something-or-other, shook his head and says gravely: ❋ Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- (1975)

Their latrine was a folding lawn chair with a hole in it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When soldiers finally allowed her to use a latrine in the courtyard, she found her brother's body there, wrapped in a bloody sheet. ❋ Madeleine Bair (2012)

Photo: Mark Snyder, June 7, 2011 - Carradeux camp, terrain washed away where IDP emergency shelter and full pit latrine by a single rainstorm marking the beginning of the Caribbean hurricane season. ❋ Mark Schuller (2011)

The unpleasantness of religion wafts over America like stink in a latrine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In the courtyard there are two sheds for washhouse and latrine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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