Toilet

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔɪlət/

Definitions of toilet

noun a fixture used for urination and defecation, typically consisting of a bowl and seat

Example Sentences

A1 I need to use the toilet.

A2 The toilet in this restaurant is very clean.

B1 Please make sure to flush the toilet after use.

B2 The toilet paper in the bathroom is running low.

C1 The hotel room comes with a luxurious ensuite toilet.

C2 The smart toilet in the house has a heated seat and bidet function.

Examples of toilet in a Sentence

formal The restroom is equipped with a toilet for the convenience of the guests.

informal I'll be right back, I need to use the toilet.

slang I gotta hit the john, I've been holding it in for too long.

figurative His speech was like a toilet, full of garbage and waste.

Grammatical Forms of toilet

• past tense: used
• plural: toilets
• comparative: more toilet
• superlative: most toilet
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: toilet
• positive degree: toilet
• infinitive: to use
• gerund: using
• participle: used

Origin and Evolution of toilet

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'toilet' originated from the French word 'toilette', which was derived from the Old French word 'toile', meaning 'cloth' or 'piece of cloth'. It originally referred to a cloth used for wrapping or covering, and later evolved to refer to the act of grooming oneself.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'toilet' shifted in meaning to refer to a dressing room or area where grooming activities take place. In modern usage, 'toilet' commonly refers to the bathroom fixture used for bodily waste disposal.