noun
- Plural of pissoir; public outdoor urinals, especially those found in Paris and other European cities.
Usage: French origin; chiefly historical; often used in architectural or cultural contexts
Examples
- The pissoirs of Paris were iconic street fixtures in the early 20th century.
- Many of the old pissoirs have been removed or replaced with modern facilities.
- Tourists often photograph the remaining pissoirs as examples of vintage Parisian infrastructure.
- The design of these pissoirs reflected the practical urban planning of the era.