noun Uncommon
feces
FEE-seez
Feces (noun) means Solid bodily waste passed out of the digestive system.
noun
1
Solid bodily waste passed out of the digestive system.
"Doctors sometimes analyze feces to diagnose digestive problems."
How to use feces
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe clinical term for poop or excrement.
When to use it
A formal, medical term — "poop" or "stool" are the everyday equivalents.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “feces”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
From Latin faecēs, the plural of faex, meaning "dregs" or "residue."
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of feces?
"feces" (noun) means solid bodily waste passed out of the digestive system.
What is another word for feces?
Other words for "feces" include stool, BM, faeces, ordure, dejection, fecal matter.
How do you use feces in a sentence?
Example: "Doctors sometimes analyze feces to diagnose digestive problems."