using the toilet
Answering nature's call
Using the toilet is a euphemism for urinating or defecating: I'll be right back—I need to use the toilet.
The phrase avoids direct mention of bodily functions, making it suitable for polite conversation.
Variants include *use the bathroom*, *use the restroom*, and *use the facilities*.
- restroomFacility with toilets
- public restroomCommunal sanitation facility
- lavatoryRoom for bodily relief
- powder roomSmall toilet-only bathroom
- commodeToilet or storage chest
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bathroom activities
using the toiletbathing
Immersion for cleanliness
showering · taking a bath · brushing teeth · washing up · grooming
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