Definition of latrinenext

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Recent Examples of latrine Elsewhere, residents have resorted to digging cesspits as latrine stocks run severely low, leading to soil and water contamination, according to Hosni Nadeem Mohanna, a water municipality spokesperson in Gaza City. Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 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, 24 Apr. 2026 Across the camp, UNICEF is also supporting the construction of emergency latrines, strategically located near shelters to reduce open defecation and ensure privacy, safety and dignity for vulnerable families. Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for latrine
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Noun
  • The home features three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms with a working fireplace and a sunken garden.
    Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Flexible boning keeps the waistband upright through hours of standing and dancing, while the open gusset simplifies bathroom trips.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Health inspectors observed mouse droppings in the corners of the floors throughout the facility and in the restroom.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Buc-ee's sued Beaver's Mini Mart in late July, four months after the chain known for its extensive food offerings and massive restrooms opened its first Ohio store less than a half-hour's drive away.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The leak-proof, puncture-resistant container should then be thrown in the trash, not recycled or flushed down a toilet.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inviting your child to join you by taking a seat on their potty or having a turn on the toilet when you’re done makes for an interactive experience that’s less likely to be met with resistance.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Latrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latrine. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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