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toilets

  • plural
    of toilet.
    toilet
    noun
    a bathroom fixture consisting of a bowl, usually with a detachable, hinged seat and lid, and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination.

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In the case of public toilets, such a justification "does not appear to exist" since the cost of building, maintaining and cleaning cubicles and urinals is basically the same, the professor said.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

He said he heard concerns about moldy showers, broken toilets, lack of hot water, lack of access to fresh produce and supply shortages.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

How would you feel if your office had backed-up toilets, terrible food, and virtually no days off?

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Lawmakers and families are demanding answers on conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of food shortages and broken toilets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

If they have blood in their toilets, something is wrong.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri