commode

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: eine Sanitäreinrichtung zur Defäkation und Miktion oder eine hohe, elegante Kommode.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination, or a tall, elegant chest of drawers.

1. ToiletB1formal

   A plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination, often found in bathrooms.

   Toilette

   • The patient needed assistance to use the commode.
   • The hospital room had a commode next to the bed.
   • She flushed the commode after using it.

   Synonymecanjohnlatrinelavatorylooprivytoiletwater closet

2. Chest of drawersB2formal

   A tall, elegant piece of furniture with drawers, used for storing clothes or other items.

   Kommode

   • The antique commode was made of mahogany.
   • She kept her linens in the commode in the hallway.
   • The commode had intricate carvings on its front.

   Synonymebureauchestchiffonierdresser