nounπShareAn outdoor facility for urination and defecation, whether open (latrine) or enclosed (outhouse)."During the camping trip, we had to walk a short distance to the privy. "utilityarchitecturebuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lavatory: a room with a toilet."The school's old building had a small privy behind the main hall. "utilityarchitecturebuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA toilet: a fixture used for urination and defecation."During the camping trip, we had to walk a little way into the woods to use the privy. "utilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA partaker; one having an interest in an action, contract, etc. to which he is not himself a party."The new student was a privy to the secret club's plans, even though she wasn't a member herself. "personbusinesslawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePrivate, exclusive; not public; one's own."The king retreated to his privy chamber."rightsocietyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSecret, hidden, concealed."The teacher kept the surprise party a privy matter, so no one knew about it beforehand. "charactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWith knowledge of; party to; let in on."He was privy to the discussions."communicationsocietyhumangroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading