flush toilet

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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

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