Household Necessities Throughout History

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

  • In the 18th century, chamber pots were commonly used as a means of indoor sanitation.
  • My grandmother still has a chamber pot hidden in the attic for emergencies.
  • I can't believe he actually used a chamber pot instead of going to the bathroom.
  • His mind was like a messy chamber pot, filled with random thoughts and ideas.