latrine
noun
a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area.
latrines
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pluralof latrine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are calls for Israel to allow higher quality shelters into the territory as well as equipment to upgrade latrines and sanitation as well as lighting.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The book includes photos of makeshift camps, barracks, latrines and other infrastructure, including the photography bunkers from which images of the explosion would be taken.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
At 7:00 am, relatives brought packages: deodorant, toothpaste, soap and shampoo in labeled plastic bags, plus disinfectant and bleach -- provisions essential for maintaining hygiene in the latrines of tiny cells.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
They’ve been told to buddy up when taking trips to the latrines because of “alligators and Florida panthers and venomous snakes and different types of creatures.”
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2025
In despair, Curly headed for the portable latrines.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
