Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slop-jar
noun
/ˈslɒp dʒɑːr/
Definition
A slop-jar is a container used for holding human waste or refuse, often located in a privy or bathroom.
Examples
- In older homes, the slop-jar was a common sight in the privy.
- During camping trips, a slop-jar can serve as an emergency toilet.
- The historical accounts often mention slop-jars as a necessity in rural living.
Meaning
It is typically a vessel for collecting waste material in places where plumbing is not available.
Synonyms
- waste jar
- chamber pot
- loo pot
