"porta-potty" meaning in All languages combined

See porta-potty on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: porta-potties [plural]
Etymology: Blend of portable + potty, from the commercial name. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|portable|potty}} Blend of portable + potty Head templates: {{en-noun|head=porta-potty}} porta-potty (plural porta-potties)
  1. A portable toilet, (in UK, particularly) a chemical toilet comprising only the fixture rather than an entire enclosure. Categories (topical): Buildings and structures, Toilet (room) Synonyms: toilet and Thesaurus:bathroom

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