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stools

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstuɫz// UK //stˈuːlz// stools

n. simple chairs with three or four legs and no back or armrests. You often see them in bars or kitchens.

n. backless and armless seats supported by legs or a central pedestal. Often used in commercial or domestic settings where space is limited or elevated seating is required.


SIMPLE

The bar has several tall wooden stools for customers.

CONTEXTUAL

We bought three matching stools to place under the kitchen island for quick morning breakfasts.

COMPLEX

The laboratory was furnished with adjustable stools that allowed researchers to sit comfortably at the high workbenches while conducting their experiments.

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Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to a set of furniture.

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