privies (Meaning)
privies
private, withdrawn, private entry 1 sense 3, secret, sharing in a secret, one having privity, private entry 1 sense 2b, personal, a person having a legal interest of privity, toilet sense 1a, a room or small building having a bench with holes through which the user may defecate or urinate, belonging or relating to a person in one's individual rather than official capacity, secret, a small building without plumbing used as a toilet, toilet sense 2b, admitted as one sharing in a secret, one who acquires an interest in the subject matter (as property) of prior or pending litigation and is bound by the judgment as if he or she were a party to the action
Synonyms & Antonyms of privies
privies Sentence Examples
- The medieval castle had several privies located strategically along its perimeter.
- The public privies in the city were often unsanitary and overcrowded.
- The use of privies was common in rural areas before the advent of indoor plumbing.
- The privies on the old sailing ship were notoriously malodorous and uncomfortable.
- The wealthy landowners built elaborate privies with marble seats and carved decorations.
- The design of privies evolved over time, from simple outhouses to flushing toilets.
- The privy was an essential part of everyday life for centuries and played a significant role in public health.
- The privies in the barracks were often a source of disease and discomfort for the soldiers.
- The discovery of Roman privies has provided valuable insights into the daily life of ancient civilizations.
- The privies at the fairgrounds were overwhelmed by the influx of visitors, creating a serious sanitation hazard.
FAQs About the word privies
private, withdrawn, private entry 1 sense 3, secret, sharing in a secret, one having privity, private entry 1 sense 2b, personal, a person having a legal intere
outhouses, commodes, jakes, latrines, pans, baths, bathrooms, toilets, potties, washrooms
No antonyms found.
The medieval castle had several privies located strategically along its perimeter.
The public privies in the city were often unsanitary and overcrowded.
The use of privies was common in rural areas before the advent of indoor plumbing.
The privies on the old sailing ship were notoriously malodorous and uncomfortable.
