1. a piece of furniture with a hinged seat that covers a chamber pot or toilet bowl, used as a toilet
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• In the 18th century, a closestool was a common fixture in wealthy households.
• The servant emptied the closestool each morning.
• Before modern plumbing, families relied on the closestool for sanitation.
• The closestool was often decorated with fine wood and upholstery.
• Historical museums display examples of ornate closetools from the Victorian era.