toilet paper
noun
: a thin sanitary absorbent paper usually in a roll for use in drying or cleaning oneself after defecation and urination
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Merchandise included sparkling water, toilet paper and fresh produce.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Make a mess of the playroom, empty your child's clothing drawers, turn paintings or pictures upside down, toilet paper the kitchen, or swap shoes among family members.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
If the toilet paper and tissue supply is getting low, restock that as well.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Paint rollers serve as toilet paper handles, reclaimed wood accents line the walls, and refurbished oil drums pose as outdoor seating.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Make a mess of the playroom, empty your child's clothing drawers, turn paintings or pictures upside down, toilet paper the kitchen, or swap shoes among family members.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
If the toilet paper and tissue supply is getting low, restock that as well.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Paint rollers serve as toilet paper handles, reclaimed wood accents line the walls, and refurbished oil drums pose as outdoor seating.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for toilet paper
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“Toilet paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toilet%20paper. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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