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Recent Examples of outhouse
Born and raised on the humble farmlands of southern Georgia, Carter grew up without running water and used an outhouse.
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Destinee Adams, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
At Pescadero State Beach, a lone, ominous outhouse stood in the parking lot overlooking the ocean.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
One of their aspirations was to stumble on the flattened traces of an outhouse, with feces and trash.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Experts think waste from the toilet funneled into an underground holding chamber, similar to those used in outhouses or portable toilets.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
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Destinee Adams, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
At Pescadero State Beach, a lone, ominous outhouse stood in the parking lot overlooking the ocean.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
One of their aspirations was to stumble on the flattened traces of an outhouse, with feces and trash.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Experts think waste from the toilet funneled into an underground holding chamber, similar to those used in outhouses or portable toilets.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outhouse
Noun
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In the time of the Founding Fathers the privy was also known as the necessary, being so instrumental to every person.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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The upside for the league is that major transfers are not just the privy of a select few clubs.—
Peter Rutzler,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Here there will be a tiled shower, a soaking tub, dual sink vanity and a separate room for the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Thompson suggests a half-wall between the sink and commode that can be removed to make way for a wheelchair.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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In just five years, UNICEF and partners built 100 million toilets using flexible funding, and India became an open defecation-free country.—
Courtney Busch,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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And then there’s the mirrored cloakroom: a bathroom covered in mirrors, with two facing toilets, disco balls, and a vibe that’s pure Studio 54.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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Drake stirred the transatlantic rap pot with a declaration that’s already causing waves this past weekend, as the Canadian claimed that U.K. rappers are the best in the world, including his American rivals.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Terracotta pots dry out faster than containers made of plastic.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The campsite included pit latrines and a dumpster, but no running water.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Instead, worker ants who are on latrine duty collect the poop and carry it to the toilet chamber, which is located far away from other parts of the nest.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 June 2025
Noun
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This aged brass hand-towel holder offers a subtle touch of quiet luxury that will elevate your bathroom without exceeding your budget.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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More recently, Republican lawmakers banned transgender students from using school bathrooms that match their gender identity and banned gender-affirming care for transgender minors.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Add roast to hot pan and sear, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, 10-12 minutes.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Built on Leia’s proprietary Neural Depth Engine, the app analyzes still images and applies natural depth and simulated motion—pans, zooms, and parallax effects—resulting in short video reels that feel like the user has stepped into the scene.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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