Glossary · Bathroom terms

Comfort-Height Toilet

Definition

A toilet with a higher seat (~17–19 in., chair height) that is easier to sit and stand from. Now the default choice and a key aging-in-place feature.

Source: U.S. DOJ — ADA.gov

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