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

From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026

But the Blue Sky Trust said the stigma around the disease persists and it has heard of cases where people think HIV can be picked up from sharing cutlery or a toilet seat.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025

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

Tater was perched on the lip of the toilet seat.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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