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stool

[stuːl]

stool Definition

  • 1a simple seat without a back or arms, typically resting on three or four legs or on a single pedestal.
  • 2a piece of excrement passed from the bowels.
  • 3a rootstock or base of a plant, especially a woody plant, from which shoots or roots grow.

Using stool: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stool" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She sat on a stool at the counter.

  • Example

    The doctor asked for a stool sample.

  • Example

    The tree had a thick, gnarled stool.

  • Example

    The gardener used the stool to propagate new plants.

stool Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stool

Phrases with stool

  • fall between two stools

    to fail to reach either of two alternative objectives

    Example

    He fell between two stools, trying to please both his boss and his colleagues.

  • three-legged stool

    a metaphorical tool used to describe a stable system with three interdependent parts

    Example

    The three-legged stool of retirement planning includes Social Security, personal savings, and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

  • a tall stool often found in bars and pubs, designed for sitting at a bar or high counter

    Example

    He sat on a bar stool and ordered a beer.

Origins of stool

from Old English 'stōl', meaning 'seat'

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Summary: stool in Brief

A 'stool' [stuːl] can refer to a simple seat without a back or arms, a piece of excrement, or a rootstock or base of a plant. Examples include 'She sat on a stool at the counter,' and 'The gardener used the stool to propagate new plants.' Phrases like 'fall between two stools' and 'three-legged stool' are also common.