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privy

/ˈpɹɪv.i/

Meanings
noun
An outdoor facility for urination and defecation, whether open (latrine) or enclosed (outhouse).

Examples :

"During the camping trip, we had to walk a short distance to the privy. "
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Related Words

Illustration retreated

retreated verb

/rɪˈtriːtɪd/ /riˈtriːtɪd/

To treat or deal with (a topic) again or differently.

"After getting feedback, the student retreated the essay, focusing on clarifying the main argument. "

Illustration concealed

concealed verb

/kənˈsiːld/

To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

"He tried to conceal the truth about his health."

Illustration knowledge

knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

Illustration defecation

defecation noun

/ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/

The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels.

"The dog's sudden defecation on the living room rug meant a quick trip outside was needed more often. "

Illustration discussions

discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration enclosed

enclosed verb

/ənˈkləʊzd/ /ənˈkloʊzd/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

Illustration facility

facility noun

/fəˈsɪlɪti/

The fact of being easy, or easily done; absence of difficulty, simplicity.

"The new math curriculum has a facility in explaining fractions, making it easy for students to grasp the concept. "

Illustration beforehand

beforehand adjective

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/

In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

Illustration distance

distance noun

/ˈdɪs.təns/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

Illustration urination

urination noun

/ˌjʊərɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌjɜːrɪˈneɪʃən/

The process of passing urine, that is, of eliminating liquid waste from the body.

"The doctor asked about the frequency of my urination to check for any health problems. "

Illustration exclusive

exclusive noun

/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/

Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.

"The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature."

Illustration outhouse

outhouse noun

/ˈaʊthaʊs/

An outbuilding—typically permanent—containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.

"The old farmhouse had a small outhouse behind it for its residents' use. "