Pronunciation

/stuːl/

Definitions

Noun

• A piece of furniture with a seat and legs, typically having a single block of wood or a frame with a padded seat.
• A seat on which one sits, often low to the ground, as in a bar or restaurant.
• In British English, a small step stool or a three-legged footstool.

Verb

• To sit on a stool, especially in a casual or informal manner.
• To use a stool as a support while working or reaching.

Phrases

• “Sit on a stool”
• “Use a bar stool”
• “A stool for the child to reach the countertop”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She placed the book on the kitchen stool.”
• Verb: “He sat on the stool to fix the light fixture.”
• Casual Greeting: “Hey, come and grab a stool at the counter, we’ve got some fresh coffee.”

Synonyms

• Stoolie (informal)
• Bench
• Step
• Footrest
• Low chair

Etymology

The word “stool” comes from the Old French “estol”, which is derived from the Latin “stool” or “stulpecula”, meaning a small stool or bench.