Definition

A piece of furniture used for urination and defecation, usually consisting of a bowl and a seat, often found in a bathroom.

Example

I need to use the toilet before we leave the house.

Conversation

Hey, do you know where the nearest toilet is?

Yeah, it’s just down the hall to the left.

Thanks! I really need to go after that long meeting.

I totally get it; nobody likes waiting too long.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To dress and groom oneself or to use the bathroom.

Example

He took a moment to toilet before the meeting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to find a place to toilet before the movie starts.

There's a restroom right near the entrance, it should be quick.

Thanks for the tip! I always get nervous about missing the previews.

Root Explanation

Toilet → The word originates from the French word *toilette*, which means a cloth or a dressing room. It is derived from the diminutive form of *toile* (meaning cloth), which refers to the act of washing or dressing oneself. The term evolved to refer to the place where one performs these personal hygiene activities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'dressing room' ('toilette') where you go to clean and prepare yourself — that's how 'toilet' came to mean a place for personal hygiene.

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