Synonyms for bedpan
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.
The nurse emptied the patient's bedpan each morning.
Forms
- Plural
- bedpans → slop-pails, slop-jars, slop-bowls, slop-basins…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bedpan | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.