latrine

[ luh-treen ]

noun

1. a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area.

latrine

/ ləˈtriːn /

noun

1. a lavatory, as in a barracks, camp, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of latrine¹

1635–45; < French < Latin lātrīna, short for lavātrīna place for washing, derivative of lavāre to wash

Word History and Origins

Origin of latrine¹

C17: from French, from Latin lātrīna, shortened form of lavātrīna bath, from lavāre to wash

Example Sentences

In the 12 days until Election Day, Donald Trump is only going to wallow and roll around even more in his ugly bucket and latrine of racism, white supremacy, misogyny and other hatreds.

From Salon

Some teachers are reporting having to live in grass-thatched houses and share pit latrines, which are at risk of overflowing.

From BBC

Max Heppner said he was much better off than some people who had to hide in stables or in latrines, though he grew up with an insistent fear of being discovered.

From New York Times

She gets water from the communal tap at the end of her alley and uses the public latrines.

From BBC

“We need latrines. We need somewhere to go.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• bathroom
• outhouse
• restroom
• toilet