the part of the alimentary canal consisting of the caecum, colon, and rectum. It extracts moisture from food residues, which are later excreted as faeces
Compare small intestine
large intestine in American English
the relatively large section of the intestines of vertebrates, between the small intestine and the anus, including the cecum, colon, and rectum
Examples of 'large intestine' in a sentence
large intestine
He found it difficult at first to disgorge himself from himself: consciousness was life's large intestine.