Thesaurus results for LATRINE

latrine

noun

lə-ˈtrēn

Definition of latrine

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 Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw — where most of the alleged abuse took place — consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines. — Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw -- where most of the abuse is reported to have taken place -- consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines. — Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026 Elsewhere, residents have resorted to digging cesspits as latrine stocks run severely low, leading to soil and water contamination, according to Hosni Nadeem Mohanna, a water municipality spokesperson in Gaza City. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Across the camp, UNICEF is also supporting the construction of emergency latrines, strategically located near shelters to reduce open defecation and ensure privacy, safety and dignity for vulnerable families. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for latrine

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Noun

Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of bathroom

Noun

With the facilities unavailable, Caltrans is encouraging travelers to plan ahead by identifying alternate places to stop for fuel, food, restroom breaks and rest before beginning their trip.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Definition of restroom

Noun

On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
For Gatere, achieving those goals will require broader structural changes to an industry that, until last year, was not even required by law to provide separate toilets for women.

— Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026