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commode Definition

com·mode (kə mōd′)

noun

  1. a high headdress worn by women around 1700
  2. a chest of drawers
  3. a small, low table with drawers or cabinet space
  4. a movable washstand
  5. a kind of chair enclosing a chamber pot
  6. toilet ()

Etymology: Fr, chest of drawers, orig., convenient, suitable < L commodus, suitable: see com- & mode

commode Synonyms

commode

n.

  1. A piece of furniture

    chest of drawers, cabinet, washstand, dressing table; see chest 1, furniture, table 1.

  2. Toilet

    chamber pot, water closet, potty chair*; see toilet 2.

commode Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Most people must have used commodes or chamber pots, emptied down drain or onto night soil wagons.
  • supply: Although the price was reduced from 8,250 to 7,750 livres, it was still the most expensive commode supplied by Riesener that year.
  • produce: RMA was formed over 25 years ago as a small manufacturing unit producing commodes and shower chairs.
  • include: These include commodes, kitchen trolleys, dressing aids, bed and chair raisers, chairs, wheelchairs, reaching aids and stools.

Adjective modifier

  • mobile: With the plastic pan removed, most of our mobile commodes can be used over standard toilets.
  • extra-wide: The extra-wide commode is available in two designs, one with fixed arms and one featuring easily removable arms for improved patient access.
  • plastic: Removable oatmeal seat conceals a plastic commode pan with secure lid and carrying handle.
  • new: The review team was able to arrange for five new commodes to be purchased for use in the palliative care ward.

Modifies a noun

  • chair: Designed to be used as a shower or commode chair whilst also acting as a transit chair to and from the bathing location.
  • audit: The team arranged a commode audit to pin-point specific issues that required attention.

Noun used with modifier

frame: Commode Size: 18-20 ` ` Wicker commode chair 5504 Wicker commode chair Wooden frame wicker style commode chair in beige and white.