English dictionary
privy
adjectivePronunciation
ˈpɹɪv.i
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- (followed by ‘to’) informed about something secret or not generally known
adjective
- hidden from general view or use
noun
- a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
noun
- a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
Example sentences
privy to the details of the conspiracy
a privy place to rest and think
a secluded romantic spot
a secret garden