Stool

Pronunciation: /stuːl/

Definitions of stool

noun a piece of feces.

Example Sentences

A1 I sat on a stool at the bar.

A2 The toddler used a stool to reach the sink.

B1 The doctor asked the patient to provide a stool sample for testing.

B2 The artist painted a still life with a stool as the focal point.

C1 The scientist analyzed the composition of the stool to determine the health of the individual.

C2 The antique stool in the museum was said to have belonged to a famous historical figure.

Examples of stool in a Sentence

formal The doctor asked the patient to provide a stool sample for testing.

informal Can you grab a stool so we can sit and chat?

slang I need to take a stool break after eating that huge meal.

figurative His dishonest actions were a stool that brought down the entire organization.

Grammatical Forms of stool

• plural: stools
• comparative: stooler
• superlative: stooliest
• present tense: stools
• future tense: will stool
• perfect tense: have stooled
• continuous tense: is stooling
• singular: stool
• positive degree: stool
• infinitive: to stool
• gerund: stooling
• participle: stooled

Origin and Evolution of stool

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stool' originated from the Old English word 'stol' which meant a seat without a back, often used for sitting or resting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'stool' has evolved to refer to a simple seat or footrest, as well as a piece of furniture used for sitting at a table or counter. It can also refer to a piece of excrement in medical or informal contexts.