noun
- Plural of closestool; portable chairs or enclosed seats with a chamber pot or opening underneath, used as toilets before modern plumbing.
Usage: historical; archaic
Examples
- In the 17th century, wealthy households kept closestools in their bedrooms for nighttime use.
- The museum's collection includes several ornate closestools from the Georgian period.
- Before indoor plumbing became common, closestools were essential furniture in most homes.
- The servants were responsible for emptying and cleaning the closestools each morning.