toadstool

noun
UK: /ˈtəʊdstuːl/
US: /ˈtoʊdstuːl/

  1. A poisonous mushroom, especially one that is large and brightly colored.

    1. The child was warned not to touch the toadstool.
    2. The forest floor was littered with colorful toadstools, making it a dangerous place for foraging, if you don't know anything about mushrooms.

  2. Any fungus with a mushroom shape, often used to describe those that are inedible or poisonous.

    1. Be careful, that toadstool might be poisonous.
    2. Although some toadstools are edible, many are poisonous and should be avoided at all costs, better to be sure.

Synonyms

mushroom fungus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "toadstool" in English means: A poisonous mushroom, especially one that is large and brightly colored., Any fungus with a mushroom shape, often used to describe those that are inedible or poisonous..

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

Synonyms for "toadstool": mushroom, fungus.

Example usage of "toadstool": "The child was warned not to touch the toadstool.". More examples on the page.