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Commode

/kəˈməʊd/ · noun

Meaning

A low chest of drawers on short legs..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A low chest of drawers on short legs.
  2. A stand for a washbowl and jug.
  3. A chair containing a chamber pot.
  4. (euphemistic, US, South Asia) A toilet.
  5. (historical) A kind of woman's headdress, raising the hair and fore part of the cap to a great height.

Example Sentences

Changing bandages and emptying the commode doesn’t exactly create a sexy environment, but we never talk about doctors’ appointments or heart problems when we’re in our room – we preserve that little bit of space for ourselves.
Then at the Play-Houſe ye ogle the Boxes, and dop and bovv to thoſe you do not knovv, as vvell as thoſe you do. […] You nuzzle your Noſes into their Hoods and Commodes, […]
Now under high Commodes with Looks Erect, Bare-fac’d devours in gawdy Colours deck.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does commode mean?

Commode means A low chest of drawers on short legs..

What is a synonym for commode?

Common synonyms include chamber pot, toilet, washstand, potty.

What is the opposite of commode?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use commode in a sentence?

Changing bandages and emptying the commode doesn’t exactly create a sexy environment, but we never talk about doctors’ appointments or heart problems when we’re in our room – we preserve that little bit of space for ourselves.

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