toilet
Translation
toilet, restroom, bathroom
Examples
Where is the nearest public toilet?
Where is the nearest public restroom?
The toilet is blocked again.
The toilet is clogged again.
Grammar Patterns
a restroom/bathroom a room containing a toilet Where is the nearest public restroom?
the toilet the bowl itself The toilet is clogged again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restroom, bathroom, washroom, john (slang)
Etymology
From French 'toilette', meaning 'little cloth', originally referring to the process of washing, dressing, and preparing oneself.
Memory Tips
In the US, 'restroom' or 'bathroom' is more common when asking for the room, while 'toilet' refers to the fixture itself.