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toilet seat

American  

noun

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

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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

They also advise against using thinners, nylon or metal scrubbers, or abrasives - all of which could damage the surface of the toilet seat.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

The eyeglasses toilet seat is one of my favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

Across the toilet seat a strip of paper bore the message: “This seat has been sterilized with ultraviolet light for your protection.”

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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