toilet

/ˈtɪlɪt/ or /ˈtɔɪlɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a low fixed container, usually with a seat and a lid, for receiving human waste

“The toilet in the hotel room was not working properly.”

2. verb

to treat or process (something) in a toilet or similar facility

“The waste will be toileted before being disposed of.”

3. verb

to dismiss or get rid of (something unwanted or unpleasant)

“The company toiletsed the old marketing strategy and replaced it with a new one.”

4. verb

to treat or process (something) in a toilet or similar facility, especially in order to make it safe for use

“The water will be toileted before it is released into the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • bathroom
  • lavatory
  • loo

Antonyms

  • clean
  • sanitise