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chamberpot

/ˈtʃeɪm.bə.pɒt/

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noun

/ˈtʃeɪm.bə.pɒt/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПереносной контейнер, использовавшийся в спальнях до появления современной внутренней сантехники, служащий ёмкостью для мочи и фекалий.

A portable container used in bedrooms before the advent of modern indoor plumbing, serving as a receptacle for urine and feces.

  1. Bedroom receptacleB2formal

    A portable container used in the bedroom for urination or defecation, especially before modern indoor plumbing.

    ruНочной горшок

    • In the 18th century, every bedroom had a chamberpot under the bed.
    • The maid emptied the chamberpot each morning.
    • Chamberpots were often made of ceramic or metal.

    Synonymsbedpanpottythunder mug

Forms
  • chamberpots plural form
  • chamberpots' possessive plural form
  • chamberpot's possessive singular form