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Toilet

UK /["/ˈtɔɪlət/"]/US /["/ˈtɔɪlət/"]/

Definition

a large bowl attached to a pipe that you sit on or stand over when you get rid of waste matter from your body

In simple words: A room or place with a toilet you use for going to the bathroom.

Examples

  • I need to find a toilet before the movie starts.
  • The toilet was very clean and didn't smell bad.
  • Can you show me where the nearest toilet is?
  • They installed a new toilet in the bathroom.
  • In some cultures, the toilet is a separate room from the bathroom.

Usage notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation. In some formal contexts, it's more polite to use terms like 'restroom' or 'bathroom.' Avoid using in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Toilet sounds like 'toy-let' — imagine a kid playing with a toy in a bathroom.

Collocations

  • flush
  • flushing
  • portable
  • go to
  • use
  • visit
  • bowl
  • seat
  • paper
  • in the toilet
  • on the toilet
  • public
  • communal
  • shared
  • public
  • communal
  • shared

Synonyms

  • bathroom
  • restroom
  • lavatory
  • washroom
  • comfort station

Antonyms

  • sink
  • bathroom
  • lavatory

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'lavatory' — 'lavatory' is more formal.
  • Using 'toilets' when talking about one single room — should be 'toilet'.
  • Assuming 'toilet' is always offensive — it's neutral but context matters.