Chamber pot

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪmbɝ ˈpɑt/

Chamber pot (noun)

  1. A small pot used indoors for urine or waste, usually kept near a bed for someone who cannot use a toilet.
  2. An older type of indoor container for waste, used before modern toilets were common in homes.

Examples

  • The chamber pot sits beside the bed for quick use.
  • She keeps a chamber pot near the bedside when she is unwell.