Porta Potty

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔrtə ˈpɑti/

Definitions of porta potty

noun a portable toilet, typically used at outdoor events or construction sites

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a porta potty at the construction site.

A2 The porta potty was clean and well-maintained.

B1 We need to rent a porta potty for the outdoor event.

B2 The porta potty was equipped with hand sanitizer and toilet paper.

C1 The porta potty company offers a variety of models for different needs.

C2 The porta potty was discreetly placed behind the building for privacy.

Examples of porta potty in a Sentence

formal The event organizer arranged for several porta potties to be placed around the venue for the convenience of the guests.

informal I'll meet you by the porta potty near the entrance of the park.

slang I can't believe they're making us use those gross porta potties at the construction site.

figurative The old abandoned house was like a porta potty, no one wanted to go near it.

Grammatical Forms of porta potty

plural

porta potties

comparative

more porta potty

superlative

most porta potty

present tense

porta potty

future tense

will be porta potty

perfect tense

has been porta potty

continuous tense

is being porta potty

singular

porta potty

positive degree

porta potty

infinitive

to porta potty

gerund

porta pottying

participle

porta pottied

Origin and Evolution of porta potty

First Known Use: 1962 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'porta potty' originated as a colloquial abbreviation of 'portable toilet'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a brand name for portable toilets, 'porta potty' has since become a generic term for any portable toilet unit.