Meaning & Definition of word "Toilet"
Toilet
/ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/
noun:
- 1. A fixture or small room containing a seat and a bowl, for defecation and urination.
- Example: He went to the toilet to wash his hands.
- 2. A public facility containing such fixtures.
- Example: The restaurant has clean toilets for customers.
- 3. A small, enclosed space equipped with a washbasin and often a mirror, where one can perform personal hygiene activities.
- Example: She applied her makeup in the toilet before the meeting.
verb:
- 1. To wash, clean, or groom oneself.
- Example: She took a few minutes to toilet before heading out.
Etymology
●From French 'toilette', meaning a small cloth, later come to refer to washing oneself.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
lavatory:
A room equipped with a toilet.
bathroom:
A room containing a bath and/or a toilet.
restroom:
A public toilet or washroom.
Slang Meanings of toilet
Meaning: the john
● Example Sentence: Excuse me, I need to go to the john.
Meaning: the loo
● Example Sentence: Where's the loo around here?
Meaning: the throne
● Example Sentence: He spent too long on the throne during the game.
Meaning: the restroom
● Example Sentence: I'll be right back; I need to use the restroom.
Meaning: the powder room
● Example Sentence: She went to the powder room to freshen up.