"portaloo" meaning in English

See portaloo in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: portaloos [plural]
Etymology: From a trademark of Portakabin Ltd, based on portable and loo. Etymology templates: {{m|en|portable}} portable, {{m|en|loo}} loo Head templates: {{en-noun}} portaloo (plural portaloos)
  1. (UK) A portable toilet. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Buildings and structures, Toilet (room) Synonyms: bathroom

Inflected forms

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