26984 words

toilet

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
a bowl-shaped device with a seat that you sit on or stand near when emptying the body of urine or solid waste, or another device used for this purpose:

Examples:

on the toilet I was on (= using) the toilet when the phone rang.
flush the toilet Don't forget to flush the toilet.
need/want (to go to) the toilet UK Excuse me, Miss Lewis, I need/want (to go to) the toilet.
toilet seat The toilet seat was cracked and there was no paper.
2
a room with a toilet in it:

Examples:

Someone's in the toilet.
3
to empty the body of urine or solid waste, usually using a toilet to do so:

Examples:

It's going to be a long drive, kids, so if you want to go to the toilet, do so now.
4
a room or small building in a public place in which there are several toilets:

Examples:

Do you know where the ladies' toilets are?
5
the process of washing and dressing yourself:

Examples:

over someone's toilet Virginia had spent longer than usual over her toilet that evening, with pleasing results.
6
a device into which people excrete waste, esp. a bowl-shaped device with a seat that has a hole in it, or a bathroom:

Examples:

I couldn't get the toilet to flush.

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