latrine
3 synonyms for latrine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A simple toilet, especially a pit or trench, used in military camps or other basic facilities.
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.
and Thesaurus:chamber pot
How to use latrine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dig a latrine
latrine duty
Etymology
From Latin lātrīna, a shortened form of lavātrīna ("washing place"), related to lavāre ("to wash").
Full origin of latrine →Frequently asked questions
What does “latrine” mean?
The word “latrine” means a simple toilet, especially a pit or trench, used in military camps or other basic facilities. In plain terms, a basic, often outdoor toilet, typically found in military or camping settings.
How do you pronounce “latrine”?
“Latrine” is pronounced luh-TREEN (/ləˈtɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “latrine” in a sentence?
Here is “latrine” used in a sentence: “The soldiers dug a latrine at the edge of the camp.”
What is another word for “latrine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “latrine” include privy, bathroom and and Thesaurus:chamber pot.
What part of speech is “latrine”?
“Latrine” is a noun.
Where does the word “latrine” come from?
The word “latrine” comes from Latin. From Latin lātrīna, a shortened form of lavātrīna ("washing place"), related to lavāre ("to wash").
