English Explanatory Dictionary

thunderbox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chamber pot enclosed in a box; a portable commode.
  2. Any lavatory or toilet, especially a rudimentary outdoor latrine or toilet, or an outhouse.
  3. A box of metal balls which is shaken to create a thunder sound effect.
noun
  1. A blunderbuss; also, a cannon.

Pronunciation

/ˈθʌndəbɒks/ /ˈθʌndɚˌbɑks/ En-au-thunderbox.ogg

Word forms

thunderbox thunderboxes thunder-box thunder box

Etymology

From thunder + box. Senses 1 and 2 (“portable commode; any lavatory or toilet”) are probably because of the noises that may be made while defecating.

Synonyms

close-stool 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 bathroom necessarium toilet room water closet WC cloaca closet jacques kocay siege cludgie neddy netty shield six facilities ladies and gentlemen lavatory lavabo necessary necessary room office office of ease
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