Chamber Pot

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪm.bər pɒt/

Definitions of chamber pot

noun a portable container used as a toilet, especially at night or indoors

Example Sentences

A1 The chamber pot is used for nighttime bathroom trips.

A2 In the past, chamber pots were commonly used before indoor plumbing.

B1 Historical reenactors often use chamber pots as part of their demonstrations.

B2 The antique shop had a collection of ornate chamber pots on display.

C1 The chamber pot was a common household item in the 19th century.

C2 The museum curator explained the significance of the chamber pot in Victorian-era sanitation practices.

Examples of chamber pot in a Sentence

formal In the 18th century, chamber pots were commonly used as a means of indoor sanitation.

informal My grandmother still has a chamber pot hidden in the attic for emergencies.

slang I can't believe he actually used a chamber pot instead of going to the bathroom.

figurative His mind was like a messy chamber pot, filled with random thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of chamber pot

• plural: chamber pots
• comparative: more chamber pot
• superlative: most chamber pot
• present tense: use chamber pot
• future tense: will use chamber pot
• perfect tense: have used chamber pot
• continuous tense: is using chamber pot
• singular: chamber pot
• positive degree: chamber pot
• infinitive: to use chamber pot
• gerund: using chamber pot
• participle: used chamber pot

Origin and Evolution of chamber pot

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'chamber pot' originated from the Middle Ages in Europe when indoor plumbing was not common and people used pots as makeshift toilets.

Evolution of the word: Over time, as indoor plumbing became more widespread, the use of chamber pots declined and the term became more associated with historical contexts rather than everyday use.