thunderbox
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A chamber pot enclosed in a box; a portable commode.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
True, our cash would run out, but Charleton wouldn't let us starve. He'd put us into shorts, and we should wash the dishes and clean the thunder-boxes and take out guests for walks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any lavatory or toilet, especially a rudimentary outdoor latrine or toilet, or an outhouse.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thunderbox” mean?
A chamber pot enclosed in a box; a portable commode.
Is “thunderbox” formal or informal?
thunderbox is generally slang.