Basic Details
Word: Toilet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device used for receiving and disposing of human waste, typically found in bathrooms.
Synonyms: Lavatory, restroom, WC
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bathroom humour: Jokes or funny stories that are considered silly or childish, often related to bodily functions. Example: "The children couldnt stop laughing at the bathroom humour during the comic show."
- Flush it away: To forget about something unpleasant. Example: "After the exam, he decided to flush it away and focus on his next project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Please remember to wash your hands after using the toilet.
Example 2: The toilet in our house is very modern and has a water-efficient design.
Example 3: He was so excited that he ran to the toilet to tell his sister the good news.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first flushing toilet was invented in the late 16th century by Sir John Harington, the godson of Queen Elizabeth I? It was designed to be a more sanitary solution for waste disposal.
Famous Quote
"The toilet is the great leveller of society - we all have to use it." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "toilet" mean?
a) A place to eat
b) A device for human waste
c) A type of furniture
d) A kind of tool
Answer: b) A device for human waste
2. Which of these is a synonym of "toilet"?
a) Kitchen
b) Lavatory
c) Garage
d) Garden
Answer: b) Lavatory
3. Which sentence uses "toilet" correctly?
a) He put his book on the toilet.
b) The toilet overflowed after too much water was used.
c) The toilet can fly in the sky.
d) The toilet is very hungry today.
Answer: b) The toilet overflowed after too much water was used.
4. Which idiom means to forget about something unpleasant?
a) Bathroom humour
b) Flush it away
c) A walk in the park
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: b) Flush it away
5. What is the opposite of "toilet"?
a) N/A
b) Kitchen
c) Bedroom
d) Coach
Answer: a) N/A
