stool

noun
UK: /stuːl/
US: /stuːl/

  1. A simple seat without a back or arms.

    1. I sat on a stool to reach the top shelf. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bartender placed a stool near the counter so patrons could sit comfortably. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of solid waste from the body.

    1. The doctor asked for a stool sample for testing. [ ] [ ]
    2. Changes in stool consistency can sometimes indicate a digestive issue that needs attention. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

seat bench feces excrement
stool verb

  1. To encourage someone to go to the toilet.

    1. The nurse stooled the patient. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor stooled the patient with a laxative medicine. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take root and produce new shoots, like a plant.

    1. The plant began to stool after the heavy rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Proper pruning encourages the rose bush to stool vigorously, resulting in more blooms. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stool" in English means: A simple seat without a back or arms., A piece of solid waste from the body..

The phonetic transcription of "stool" is /stuːl/ in British English and /stuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stool": seat, bench, feces, excrement.

Example usage of "stool": "I sat on a stool to reach the top shelf.". More examples on the page.