stool
word
/ˈstuɫ/
stool
/stˈuːl/
stool
Definition
A stool is a simple seat without a back or arms. In medical or biological contexts, 'stool' also means solid waste passed from the body.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly refers to a backless seat (kitchen, bars) or to feces in medical/formal contexts. Avoid using the biological meaning in casual conversation. Note the difference from 'chair' (with back), and don't confuse with 'bench' (longer seat for several people).
Spanish: taburete - heces (biología)Portuguese (BR): banquinho - fezes (medicina)Portuguese (PT): banco (sem encosto) - fezes (médico)Chinese (Simplified): 凳子 - 粪便（医学）Chinese (Traditional): 凳子 - 糞便（醫學）Hindi: पीढ़ी - मल (चिकित्सा)Arabic: مقعد (كرسي صغير) - براز (طبي)Bengali: স্টুল (চেয়ার) - মল (জীববিজ্ঞানের)Russian: табурет - стул (медицинский: кал)Japanese: スツール - 便（医学用語）Vietnamese: ghế đôn - phân (sinh học/y học)Korean: 의자(등받이 없는) - 대변(의학 용어)Turkish: tabure - dışkı (tıbbi anlam)Urdu: اسٹول (کرسی) - پاخانہ (طبی معنی)Indonesian: bangku - tinja (medis/biologi)
Example Sentences
He sat on the stool to tie his shoes.
basic
Please bring another stool for the guest.
basic
The doctor asked for a stool sample.
basic
That bar only has stools to sit on, not chairs.
natural
Testing your stool can reveal lots about your health.
natural
I grabbed a stool and joined the group at the kitchen counter.
natural