Toilette

Pronunciation: /twɑˈlɛt/

Definitions of toilette

noun A small room or compartment containing a toilet and sometimes a washbasin

Example Sentences

A1 I need to use the toilette.

A2 The toilette is located down the hall on the left.

B1 Please remember to flush the toilette after each use.

B2 The hotel room has a luxurious en-suite toilette.

C1 The designer toilette in the mansion is a work of art.

C2 The elaborate toilette in the palace is fit for royalty.

Examples of toilette in a Sentence

formal She excused herself to use the toilette before the meeting started.

informal I really need to find the toilette, do you know where it is?

slang I'll be right back, I gotta hit up the toilette real quick.

figurative Her attention to detail in her work was like the finishing touches on a perfectly set toilette.

Grammatical Forms of toilette

• past tense: toiletted
• plural: toilettes
• comparative: more toilette
• superlative: most toilette
• present tense: toilettes
• future tense: will toilette
• perfect tense: have toilette
• continuous tense: is toileting
• singular: toilette
• positive degree: toilette
• infinitive: toilette
• gerund: toiletting
• participle: toiletting

Origin and Evolution of toilette

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'toilette' originated from the French word 'toilette' which means a dressing table or a set of articles for personal grooming.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'toilette' expanded to refer to the act of personal grooming and eventually to the room or space where grooming activities take place, such as the bathroom or restroom.