Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jakes
noun
/dʒeɪks/
Definition
A term primarily used in British English to refer to a toilet or a lavatory, often found in rural areas.
Examples
- The old cottage had a jakes in the back garden.
- He mentioned he needed to find a jakes before heading back to town.
Meaning
In essence, ‘jakes’ denotes a place used for relieving oneself, commonly associated with outdoor or less formal restrooms.
Synonyms
- toilet
- lavatory
- restroom
- loo
