Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luh-treen]
- /ləˈtrin/
- /ləˈtriːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luh-treen]
- /ləˈtrin/
Definitions of latrine word
- noun latrine a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area. 1
- noun latrine A toilet, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks. 1
- noun latrine toilet in an encampment 1
- countable noun latrine A latrine is a structure, usually consisting of a hole in the ground, that is used as a toilet, for example in a military camp. 0
- noun latrine a lavatory, as in a barracks, camp, etc 0
- noun latrine a toilet, privy, etc. for the use of a large number of people, as in an army camp 0
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Origin of latrine
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < French < Latin lātrīna, short for lavātrīna place for washing, derivative of lavāre to wash
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Parts of speech for Latrine
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
latrine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
latrine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for latrine
noun latrine
- outhouse — an outbuilding with one or more seats and a pit serving as a toilet; privy.
- toilet — a bathroom fixture consisting of a bowl, usually with a detachable, hinged seat and lid, and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination.
- bathroom — A bathroom is a room in a house that contains a bath or shower, a washbasin, and sometimes a toilet.
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
- privy — participating in the knowledge of something private or secret (usually followed by to): Many persons were privy to the plot.
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