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Toilet bowl
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the receptacle in a bathroom where one sits or stands to defecate or urinate, typically made of ceramic or porcelain and connected to a plumbing system that carries away waste
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
toilet bowls
What is a "toilet bowl"?
A toilet bowl is the part of a toilet that holds water and waste. It is typically made of ceramic or porcelain and is designed to be easily cleaned and maintained. The bowl is connected to a plumbing system that allows waste to be flushed away with water. The toilet bowl is usually part of a larger toilet fixture, which may also include a tank for flushing and a seat for comfort.
Examples
The plumber fixed the leak in the toilet bowl this morning.
