ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Latrine

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ləˈtɹiːn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Latrine is a noun meaning An open trench or pit used for urination and defecation.

Meaning

An open trench or pit used for urination and defecation.

More Meanings

  1. (India, otherwise military) Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.
  2. (obsolete) A chamber pot.

Word Forms

Synonyms for latrine

Depending on context, synonyms include privy, toilet, bathroom.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include restroom, outhouse, shithouse, crapper, bathroom, toilet.

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