Spell Bee Word: stool

Basic Details

Word: Stool

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A piece of furniture that has a seat and often no back, used for sitting.

Synonyms: Seat, chair, bench

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

Pull up a stool: To invite someone to sit down and join a conversation. Example: "Why don't you pull up a stool and tell us what happened?"
Stool pigeon: A person who informs on others, usually to the authorities. Example: "He was known as a stool pigeon, always reporting his friends to the teacher."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She sat on a tall stool in the kitchen while her mother cooked dinner.

Example 2: At the cafÃ©, they had colourful stools lined up at the counter where customers could enjoy their drinks.

Example 3: The musician played his guitar while seated on a wooden stool at the park.

Fun Fact

The word "stool" comes from the Old English word "stol," which means a seat or a chair. Originally, stools were made of wood and often featured simple designs, but over time, they have been crafted in various styles and heights for different uses.

Famous Quote

"A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have." - Irish Proverb. (Imagine sharing a stool with your good friend while enjoying the day!)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "stool" mean?

a) A type of food
b) A piece of furniture for sitting
c) A kind of animal
d) A musical instrument

Answer: b) A piece of furniture for sitting

2. Which of these is a synonym of "stool"?

a) Table
b) Seat
c) Sofa
d) Bed

Answer: b) Seat

3. Which sentence uses "stool" correctly?

a) She placed the stool in the garden to plant flowers.
b) The dog jumped on the stool to reach the table.
c) He danced around the stool during the party.
d) They used the stool to write a letter.

Answer: b) The dog jumped on the stool to reach the table.

4. Which idiom means the same as "stool"?

a) Pull up a stool
b) The proof is in the pudding
c) Donâ€™t count your chickens
d) Get your ducks in a row

Answer: a) Pull up a stool

5. What is the opposite of "stool"?

a) N/A
b) Chair
c) Couch
d) Side table

Answer: a) N/A

Associated Words

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