In Christianity, ablution is a prescribed washing of part or all of the body or possessions, such as clothing or ceremonial objects, with the intent of purification or dedication. In Christianity, both baptism and footwashing are forms of ablution.

What does ablution mean?

1 formal : the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) —usually plural ritual ablutionsperforming his morning ablutions. 2 ablutions\ ə-​ˈblü-​shənz , a-​ \ plural, British : a building on a military base that houses bathing and toilet facilities.

Does ablutions mean going to the toilet?

plural noun washing, bathing, wash, bath, showering, toilet, cleansing, scrubbing, purification, lavation He spent about 15 minutes doing his daily ablutions.