jakes

noun

Definition of jakesnext
as in outhouse

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  1. outhouse
  2. privy
  3. john
  4. commode
Noun
  • Today, moviegoers are eating out of R2-D2, Shrek's outhouse and even a sandworm from planet Arrakis.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The outhouse is more compelling.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Definition of outhouse
Noun
  • Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026
  • Through scenes of gossip, frolicking and even a foot chase as cops try to shut the revelry down, Basholli introduces her setting (Prishtina, Kosovo in the late ‘90s) as though the audience were an eager participant in every conversation, and privy to the girls’ secrets.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
Definition of privy
Noun
  • The woman regrets having hurt the feelings of a john who wanted to ask her out.
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Not a single john was named in the conspiracy, despite there likely being hundreds.
    — Anita ChabriaColumnist, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2022
Definition of john
Noun
  • Its bath is impressive and includes extensive 1×1 tile work, a jetted tub, separate showers, and dual commodes in separate rooms.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2026
  • If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.
    — Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of commode
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“Jakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jakes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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