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toilet seat

American  

noun

toilet seats plural
  1. a detachable, ringlike seat of wood or plastic hinged to the top of a toilet bowl.


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The other takes place during a flight — Lindsay wiping gunk from the toilet seat and transferring it to the rim of the cup Ashley drinks from.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

For most healthy individuals, sitting on a public toilet seat carries a low risk.

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

Research shows that it has a higher germ concentration than a toilet seat.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 2025

The details elevate the stay even further: fresh-cut flowers, a bidet with a heated toilet seat, and a selection of complimentary Mexican snacks and non-alcoholic beverages await in your room.

From Salon Feb. 22, 2025

No, too easy to spot me, unless I stand on a toilet seat like I’ve seen people do in movies.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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