Latrine

Pronunciation: /ləˈtriːn/

Definitions of latrine

noun a toilet or outhouse, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks

Example Sentences

A1 The latrine is located behind the building.

A2 The soldiers dug a latrine in the ground for their campsite.

B1 The public latrine was well-maintained and clean.

B2 The latrine facilities in the national park were modern and hygienic.

C1 The historical site had preserved latrines from ancient civilizations.

C2 The luxury resort had private latrines for each guest room.

Examples of latrine in a Sentence

formal The latrine facilities at the campsite were well-maintained and clean.

informal Hey, make sure you don't forget to use the latrine before we hit the road.

slang I'm not going near that latrine, it's gross!

figurative His mind felt like a cluttered latrine, full of unwanted thoughts and distractions.

Grammatical Forms of latrine

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

Origin and Evolution of latrine

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'latrine' originated from the Latin word 'latrina' which referred to a public bath or a place for washing. It was later used to describe a place for excrement disposal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'latrine' became specifically associated with a toilet or a makeshift toilet facility, typically used in military or outdoor settings.