commodes

noun

plural of commode
as in toilets

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodes
  1. toilets
  2. lavatories
  3. pots
  4. bathrooms
  5. pans
  6. restrooms
  7. latrines
  8. baths
Noun
  • With the city hall's toilets out of order, officials erected emergency toilets over sewer manholes outside the building, in temperatures of around 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) and stifling humidity.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • Employees of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum who are members of the Prospect trade union on July 29 voted to strike over issues including pay, working conditions, and access to water and toilets, The Guardian reports.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026
Definition of toilets
Noun
  • In 1971, a bomb went off in one of the lavatories on the 31st floor.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The 60 spacious rooms and 30 suites are all equally stylish with luxurious, 300-thread-count bed linen and high-tech Japanese lavatories.
    — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Definition of lavatories
Noun
  • An arborist tends to it every two weeks and the spa replaces 300 to 400 pots every three months.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Making sure pots have enough drainage holes will keep the soil from getting soggy.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of pots
Noun
  • Right now, the biggest projects include new bathrooms and restoring the rink's original maple skating floor.
    — Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And, parts of it, like bathrooms and the building’s elevator, need to be brought up to more accessible standards.
    — Sofi Zeman July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of bathrooms
Noun
  • Bake in preheated oven, rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until danishes are puffed and deep golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Bake buns, rotating pans left to right and front to back halfway through, until golden brown all over, 20–25 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of pans
Noun
  • Under the injunction, transgender people can use single-stall restrooms that align with their gender identity, or multi-stall options when there is no single-stall option on the same floor, or that option is occupied or out of order.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • There was buildup on the wall underneath the chlorine dish machine, as well as dust on the ceiling vents inside the men’s and women’s restrooms.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of restrooms
Noun
  • The latrines were right next to the food.
    — Amanda Rosa Updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In the corner were two roofless latrines—one with the toilet and the other with a tap, bucket and footstool for bathing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of latrines
Noun
  • The outdoor space offers a large plunge pool, hammock, oversized daybed, and soaking tub where butlers prepare custom baths with your choice of honey- or mint-infused products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike ancient Roman baths that relied on standing pools, Ottoman hammam architecture is defined by fresh, continuous flowing water across heated stone slabs (göbek taşı).
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of baths
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“Commodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodes. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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