Synonyms for

Stool

Verb / stu:l / Another word for stool — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A seat without a back or arms, typically resting on three or four legs or on a single pedestal.

Synonyms & similar words

takeashit dejection commode throne caca fecalmatter defecate tiller crap shit pot faeces make feces crapper bm faecalmatter can potty ordure takeacrap toilet seat perch bench ottoman pouffe footstool saddle throne chair couch settee sofa chaise table desk workbench stand podium lectern rostrum

Synonyms by register

Formal

seat bench perch

Informal

chair ottoman footrest

Literary

throne sedan chair

Antonyms

standing walking moving active erect upright

Common collocations

  • wooden stool
  • bar stool
  • kitchen stool
  • three-legged stool
  • sit on a stool
  • step stool
  • stool sample

Word family

noun stool
verb stool

Usage note

While 'stool' can refer to a seat without a back or arms, it also has a medical meaning related to bodily waste. Context is crucial to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I have a stool in my room that I use as a nightstand.
  2. The barber asked me to sit on the stool while he cut my hair.
  3. The piano player sat on the stool and played a beautiful song.
  4. I brought a stool to the kitchen to reach the top shelf.
  5. The artist used a stool to sit on while painting.

Quotes

  • The stool is a humble device.
  • The stool is the most versatile piece of furniture.
  • A stool is what you need when you want to sit down but don't want to stay for too long.

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