Stool

usgb/stuːl/
noun

A seat with no back or arms, often for one person.

Please have a seat on the stool while I check your blood pressure.
Visual representation of "stool" - A seat with no back or arms, often for one person

Often appears as...

  • bar stool
  • wooden stool
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Furniture Item

Used for sitting in casual settings like bars or kitchens.

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He sat on a high stool at the bar, sipping his drink.
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Symbol of Simplicity

Stool implies simplicity, often without the comfort of chairs with backs.

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The artist preferred a simple stool to a fancy chair in her studio.
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Temporary Seat

Suggests a temporary or quick sitting situation.

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I grabbed a stool for a quick rest between dance sets.
Visual representation of the word "Stool"

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