the potty

noun

informal
: the toilet or bathroom
used by children or when talking to children

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There are scenes of strange, often violent pathos that punctuate the potty humor and punch-throwing. Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025 The song cheerfully encourages kids to use the potty at pivotal times throughout the day—namely before heading to school and before climbing in bed at the end of the day. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025 The pull-up also features fun designs that make the potty training journey enjoyable for your child. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025 The mom of two explained that the sonographer gave the couple a sneak preview of the potty shot during their 13-week scan—an ultrasound image from a view looking up between the baby's legs. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 In 2003, Pennsylvania introduced the potty parity bill, legislation that mandated change tables in men’s bathrooms and effectively doubled Koala Kare’s business in the state. thehustle.co, 28 June 2024 These stars really know how to get the potty started! Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

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“The potty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20potty. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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