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noun

ˈtȯi-lət How to pronounce toilet (audio)
Definition of toiletnext
as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste we were directed to the toilets in the church basement

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verb

as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes the princess required at least a dozen maids to toilet her for formal occasions

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Recent Examples of toilet
Noun
Gray Wielebinski’s new site-specific Production (2026) will transform the fair’s public toilets into an intimate olfactory environment, where scent, bodily function, privacy, desire, and surveillance will converge. — Jade Wilson, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The children also said they aren’t allowed to use the bathroom for a toilet, and use a bucket instead, the report states. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
Officers found a group of college students toilet papering their coach’s house. — cleveland, 29 Oct. 2021 This has front to back adjustability for the perfect seat to toilet bowl fit. — Tim Kohut, BGR, 29 June 2021 See All Example Sentences for toilet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toilet
  1. bathroom
  2. clothe
  3. restroom
  4. dress
  5. costume
  6. gown
Noun
  • After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company The bathroom is on the opposite side of the home from the living room.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Verb
  • However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Video of the incident obtained by CBS News showed a group of around 20 masked men clad in black or gray clothes descending a hill from the area of an Israeli settlement outpost into an olive grove near the Palestinian village of Abu Falah.
    — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • The unusual diversion also led to discussion among travelers online, some of whom shared their own experiences with restroom problems aboard flights.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Toilet paper was stored outside the dispenser inside the employee restroom.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of restroom
Verb
  • Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • What does Cher think of everyone doing naked dressing these days?
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • The finale began with part one of the three-part Head of Household competition, as the finalists were forced to hold on to a kite for as long as possible while dressed in some ridiculous Ben Franklin costumes.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The custom-fit suit is a near-torture device of costuming that severely limits my ability to move.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Gala cochair Nicole Ari Parker was one of the first to arrive, wearing a custom Victor De Souza gown reminiscent of Victorian tulle.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The actor was an early standout of the night in a sheer black lace gown with a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and plenty of ostrich feather embellishments.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of gown

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“Toilet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilet. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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