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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
The classic version was a standalone fixture separate from the toilet, but that is no longer the standard. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Tiny Tect Tiny Houses Adjacent to the kitchen lies the bathroom, which has a shower, sink, and a choice of a composting or a standard flush toilet. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 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
  • Before using hydrogen peroxide on your bathroom floors, consider what type of material they’re made of.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The investigation alleges the footage included people changing clothes, using bathrooms and engaging in intimate activity—as well as visible financial and other personal information.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Verb
  • Her characters appears to startle Jeanie in one photo, clad in a chic black and gold ensemble.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the walls are clad in knotty pine, exuding a subtle, earthy aroma.
    — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • There is seating in and around the splash pad, including picnic tables and pavilions, as well as restrooms and outdoor showers, according to the release.
    — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This might sound like some kind of punishment or endurance challenge today, but in Ancient Rome this was just a standard public restroom.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of restroom
Verb
  • At this point, the two begin (deep sigh) performing lines from Romeo and Juliet while dressed as the title characters.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • He was also dressed as his idol, a true-to-life cosplay that his father, Steve, said he's done for three consecutive Halloweens.
    — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dress
Verb
  • Sergio and Liz were both members of the 501st Legion, a charity and costuming group celebrating Star Wars.
    — Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • Kidman posed with co-star Sandra Bullock, who wowed in a leopard print Givenchy gown with a thigh-high slit framed by a sculptural bow.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • To mark the start of her sold-out, four-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden this past weekend, Dean debuted a fresh take on classic glamour with a glimmering chainmail halter gown by Ralph Lauren.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of gown

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“Toilet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilet. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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