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toilet

Definition

  • noun: a large bowl attached to a pipe that is used for getting rid of bodily waste and then flushed with water
  • noun: the act or process of dressing and grooming oneself
  • verb: to dress and groom oneself
  • usually used of a child
  • synonyms: wc, backhouse, basement

Examples

  • ('Brit') The little boy told his mother that he had to 'go to the toilet'. [=use the toilet; ('US') 'go to the bathroom']

  • We're planning to 'toilet train' him next summer.

  • One of the kids needed to use the 'toilet'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) restroom real quick, okay? Hey, if you don't come back, it was nice to see you again. I'll be back, Levon. I promise. Cool. Watch out for the toilet paper. - Shh. - It's rough stuff. Pow, pow, pow. I like how she says my name. That's the way it starts, my friend. (..)
    2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12