portajohn

Temporary outdoor toilet

A portajohn is a portable toilet—a self-contained plastic outhouse used at construction sites, outdoor events, and anywhere plumbing isn't available.

The name comes from Porta John, a trademark that became generic.

Also spelled porta-john or porta john.

The festival had a row of portajohns near the parking lot.

synonyms

porta-potty

Movable outdoor latrine

loo · facilities · unit · stall · cubicle

sanitation

sanitizer

Agent that reduces microbes

freshener · antibacterial · soap · germicide · septic · ventilation · servicing · sanitation · hygiene

event

festival

Organized public celebration

fair · carnival · rodeo · parade · camping · outdoor · wedding · picnic · rally · sports

construction

worksite

Place of employment activity

crane · laborer · bulldozer · backhoe · jobsite · concrete · framing · foundation · surveyor · foreman

portable

relocatable

Able to be moved

self-contained · modular · wheeled · forklifted · drop-off · pickup · delivery · stackable · lightweight · compact

Opposites
plumbing and permanence

portajohnindoor plumbing

Building's water and drainage system

flush toilet · public restroom

luxury and comfort

portajohnspa bathroom

Luxurious personal bathing room

powder room · hotel bathroom · bidet

Family

port, john, johns, portable, portability, porter, portage, transport, transportation

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G