toilet

A1 · Beginner Countable noun British English

n. a small room that contains a toilet.

n. a room or enclosed area containing a toilet fixture; often used in British English where American English prefers 'restroom' or 'bathroom'.

日本語:トイレ※

“He asked the waiter where the toilets were located.”

“The restaurant's toilets were located down a narrow flight of stairs, making them difficult to access for customers with limited mobility.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a very dirty, messy, or unpleasant place.

n. a figurative extension referring to a location perceived as exceptionally filthy, dilapidated, or socially undesirable.

“The old bus station was a complete toilet and smelled terrible.”

“After years of neglect by the landlord, the once-elegant apartment building had turned into a literal toilet, with broken windows and piles of rubbish in the lobby.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Archaic · Literary

n. the process of washing, dressing, and fixing your hair.

n. the act or process of dressing and grooming oneself; historically used to describe a lady's morning routine.

“The queen spent two hours at her toilet before the ball began.”

“In the eighteenth century, a noblewoman's toilet was a lengthy social affair involving several servants and the application of elaborate powders and perfumes.”

C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical

v. to help a child or a sick person use the bathroom.

v. to assist a dependent person, such as an infant or a patient, in the act of urination or defecation.

“The nurse had to toilet the patient every four hours.”

“The care plan requires staff to toilet the residents regularly to maintain their comfort and prevent skin irritation.”