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john

[jon] / dʒɒn /
NOUN
can
Synonyms
STRONG
head johnny latrine lavatory outhouse pot potty privy restroom sandbox throne washroom
WEAK
litter box water closet
NOUN
latrine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bathroom outhouse restroom toilet
STRONG
head privy washroom
NOUN
public bathroom
Synonyms
WEAK
WC bathroom comfort station lavatory toilet water closet
NOUN
rest room
Synonyms
STRONGEST
latrine lavatory men's room outhouse toilet urinal
WEAK
WC comfort station head ladies' room powder room privy public bathroom water closet
NOUN
toilet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
latrine lavatory outhouse restroom
STRONG
W.C. can commode head potty privy throne washroom
WEAK
comfort station garderobe gentlemen's room ladies' room little boys' room little girls' room men's room powder room water closet women's room

Example Sentences

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It happened in 1986 when a sophomore running back named Russell White lifted the Celts to victory in the championship game over St. john Bosco.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

No one felt like they had to follow McCain into the bathroom, and even if they had, he would’ve given a press conference from the john.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2021

A tree fell on an occupied portable toilet in Gettysburg National Military Park on Friday, trapping a man who was using the john at the historic Civil War battlefield, authorities said.

From Fox News • May 3, 2021

If anyone can help me please john has an eating problem and can only eat these from asda all he can tolerate.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2020

He sat on the john next to me and asked me if I thought Jimi Hendrix was for real.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers