toilet

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

Similar word(s): bathroom, can, john, lav, lavatory, privy

Definition categories: man–made, room

2. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

Similar word(s): can, commode, crapper, pot, potty, stool, throne

Definition categories: man–made

3. misfortune resulting in lost effort or money

- pensions are in the toilet

Similar word(s): gutter, sewer

Definition categories: state, misfortune

4. the act of dressing and preparing yourself

- he made his morning toilet and went to breakfast

Similar word(s): toilette

Definition categories: act, dressing, grooming

Sentences with toilet as a noun:

- EPA is currently developing the specification for high-efficiency toilets. All HETs that meet WaterSense criteria for efficiency and performance will be eligible to receive a label once EPA finalizes the specification. — US Environmental Protection Agency.

verb

1. (dated) To dress and groom oneself

2. To use the toilet, or assist (a child, etc.) in using the toilet