Toilet

/ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fixture or small room containing a seat and a bowl, for defecation and urination.

He went to the toilet to wash his hands.

A public facility containing such fixtures.

The restaurant has clean toilets for customers.

A small, enclosed space equipped with a washbasin and often a mirror, where one can perform personal hygiene activities.

She applied her makeup in the toilet before the meeting.

verb

To wash, clean, or groom oneself.

She took a few minutes to toilet before heading out.

From French 'toilette', meaning a small cloth, later come to refer to washing oneself.

toilet paper

Paper used for cleaning oneself after using the toilet.

flush the toilet

To activate the mechanism that disposes of waste in the toilet.

toilet humor

Jokes that are considered crude or related to bodily functions.

lavatory

A room equipped with a toilet.

bathroom

A room containing a bath and/or a toilet.

restroom

A public toilet or washroom.

the john

Excuse me, I need to go to the john.

the loo

Where's the loo around here?

the throne

He spent too long on the throne during the game.

the restroom

I'll be right back; I need to use the restroom.

the powder room

She went to the powder room to freshen up.