jakes
9 synonyms for jakes, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An old-fashioned word for an outdoor toilet or outhouse.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From a Middle English variant of the name "Jack" or "Jacques," later used euphemistically for the toilet, much like "the John" is used today.
Full origin of jakes →Frequently asked questions
What does “jakes” mean?
The word “jakes” means an old-fashioned word for an outdoor toilet or outhouse. In plain terms, a dated, euphemistic word for an outhouse or lavatory.
How do you pronounce “jakes”?
“Jakes” is pronounced jayks (/d͡ʒeɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “jakes” in a sentence?
Here is “jakes” used in a sentence: “The old farmhouse still had a jakes out behind the barn.”
What part of speech is “jakes”?
“Jakes” is a noun.
Where does the word “jakes” come from?
The word “jakes” comes from Middle English. From a Middle English variant of the name "Jack" or "Jacques," later used euphemistically for the toilet, much like "the John" is used today.
