latrine
Latrine (noun) means a simple toilet, especially a pit or trench, used in military camps or other basic facilities. Example: “The soldiers dug a latrine at the edge of the camp.”
How to use latrine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA basic, often outdoor toilet, typically found in military or camping settings.
Word forms
latrines plural
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The soldiers dug a _____ at the edge of the camp.
Etymology
From Latin lātrīna, a shortened form of lavātrīna ("washing place"), related to lavāre ("to wash").
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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").