noun
latrine
luh-TREEN
noun
1
A simple toilet, especially a pit or trench, used in military camps or other basic facilities.
"The soldiers dug a latrine at the edge of the camp."
How to Use Latrine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA basic, often outdoor toilet, typically found in military or camping settings.
Common pairings
dig a latrine
latrine duty
Word Forms
latrines plural
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Etymology
From Latin lātrīna, a shortened form of lavātrīna ("washing place"), related to lavāre ("to wash").