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Privy (Noun)

A room or building equipped with one or more toilets.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The privy was a small, unassuming shack located behind the main house.
The outhouse or privy was a common sight in rural areas before the widespread use of indoor plumbing.
Guests at the rural bed and breakfast were directed to the privy, a quirky restroom with a thatched roof.
In the 19th century, a privy was typically a simple pit toilet or a primitive latrine.
The hikers were relieved to find a modern privy with flush toilets at the mountain rest stop.

A small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The old farmhouse still had a privy out back that was used by the family for years.
In the 19th century, many homes had a privy located near the kitchen or garden.
The privy was a small wooden structure with a crescent moon cutout on the door.
After using the privy, it was customary to sprinkle some lime down the hole to reduce odors.
The privy was often located downhill from the house to prevent contamination of the water supply.