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Stool

noun

a simple seat without a back.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Stool mean?

a simple seat without a back.

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Dictionary definition

A simple seat without a back or arms.

Example sentences

Stool in a sentence

easy

I sat on a stool at the art table.

medium

The small stool helped the child reach the sink safely.

hard

The stage directions mentioned a wooden stool to show how simple the room was.

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What does stool mean?

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Stool

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Synonyms

Words like Stool

seatUse for something a person can sit on.
bench seatUse for a simple seat in some contexts.
footstoolUse for a small stool used for feet or support.
Antonyms

Opposite words

chairUse as a contrast because a chair usually has a back.
standing placeUse as a contrast to a seat.
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Word family

Stool word family

Base word

stool

noun

stools

More than one simple seat.

noun

footstool

A small stool for feet or support.

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