English Explanatory Dictionary

chamber pot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A container used for urination and defecation, particularly those used in early modern towns before the advent of the flush toilet.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

chamber pot chamber pots chamberpot

Etymology

From chamber + pot, from its usual use in one's chamber (i.e., bedroom).

Synonyms

can chamber chamber pot chemical toilet commode Cousin John crapper gazunder guzunder honey bucket honeypot Jerry john johnny jordan latrine mingo necessary stool pan pee pot pisspot piss pot po pot potty potty-chair shitbucket shitcan shitpot slop bucket stool stool of easement throne thunder mug toilet urinal

Related words

bathroom outhouse
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