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toilet

[toi-lit] / ˈtɔɪ lɪt /
NOUN
grooming or dressing one's person
Synonyms
STRONG
ablutions attire dressing grooming makeup toilette
WEAK
getting ready tidy-up wash-up
NOUN
bathroom
Synonyms
STRONGEST
latrine lavatory outhouse restroom
STRONG
W.C. can commode head john potty privy throne washroom
WEAK
comfort station garderobe gentlemen's room ladies' room little boys' room little girls' room men's room powder room water closet women's room

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Some have even highlighted that a briefly malfunctioning space toilet cost about $23 million.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon, and the toilet aboard the Orion capsule is acting up again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Much to the astronauts' relief, Koch remedied the issue with the toilet aboard Orion -- "I'm proud to call myself the space plumber," she said during a Q&A session late Thursday with US media.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The crew said their launch had been unexpectedly smooth despite some teething toilet issues – which got resolved after Koch, the crew's self-appointed "space plumber", dismantled parts of the toilet under instruction from mission control.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She dabbed toilet water behind her ears and plucked at her cheeks.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck