Definition

Noun: A toilet seat is the hinged, typically oval-shaped cover that forms the top part of a toilet bowl. It is designed to be lifted up or lowered down and is sat upon when using the toilet.

Usage

The term "toilet seat" refers specifically to the seat component itself. It is a common household item. - Always ensure the toilet seat is clean. - The toilet seat was left up. - He replaced the broken plastic toilet seat with a wooden one.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "toilet seat cover": This is a related but distinct item; it is a disposable paper or fabric cover placed the toilet seat for sanitary purposes.
• "to leave the seat up/down": A common phrase referring to the position of the hinged seat after use, often a subject of domestic discussion.
  • They had an argument about always leaving the toilet seat up.

Variants and Related Words

• Toilet: The entire plumbing fixture.
• Toilet bowl: The ceramic basin part of the toilet.
• Toilet lid: The larger cover that closes over both the bowl and the seat.
• Bidet seat: A specialized seat that includes washing functions.

Synonyms

• Lavatory seat (formal/British)
• Commodes seat (archaic)

Related Phrases

• "Put the seat down": A request or instruction to lower the toilet seat to its horizontal position.
• "Self-closing toilet seat": A seat with a hinge mechanism that causes it to lower slowly and quietly without slamming.

Noun

1. the hinged seat on a toilet