Definition

1. Noun:
   • A toilet that uses a rapid flow of water to remove waste and clean the bowl.

Usage

• The term "flush toilet" specifically describes the type of toilet that operates with a flushing mechanism. It is often used to distinguish this modern type from other sanitation systems, such as pit latrines or composting toilets.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The invention of the flush toilet was a major advancement in public health.
  • All rooms in the hotel have an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet.
  • Before the 19th century, most homes did not have a flush toilet.

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used in technical or historical contexts to specify the technology. In everyday conversation, the word "toilet" alone is usually understood to mean a flush toilet.

Variants and Related Words

• Toilet (n): The more common general term for the fixture. A "toilet" is typically assumed to be a flush toilet unless specified otherwise.
• Lavatory (n): A formal word for a room or fixture containing a toilet and sink.
• WC (n): An abbreviation for "water closet," a common term for a flush toilet, especially in British English.
• Flush (v): The action of causing water to flow through the toilet to clean it.

Synonyms

• Water closet
• Lavatory (when referring to the fixture itself)

Related Phrases

• Flush the toilet: The action of activating the flush mechanism.
  • Remember to flush the toilet after use.

Noun

1. a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it