Toilet

Meaning: A toilet is a fixture or room used for urination and defecation.

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔɪ.lət/; stress on the first syllable ‘toi’.

Morphology: The word ‘toilet’ is a noun and can be used as both singular and plural.

Grammar Notes: The word ‘toilet’ is a common noun and is typically preceded by articles like ‘a’ or ‘the’.

Interesting Facts: The term ‘toilet’ originally referred to a cloth spread over a dressing table before it came to represent a room or fixture for personal hygiene.

Tips for Learning: To remember the word ‘toilet’, associate it with the function it serves for human waste elimination.

Examples:

• Simple: I need to use the toilet.
• Medium: The toilet in the restaurant was very clean.
• Complex: The plumbing in the old building needed repairs urgently, especially in the toilet facilities.

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Bathroom, lavatory, WC
• Antonyms: Kitchen, bedroom, living room

Common Word Combinations: Public toilet, toilet paper, flush the toilet

Mini-tasks:

• Make a sentence using the word ‘toilet’.
• Find a synonym for ‘toilet’.