toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē 

plural toiletries

: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself

—usually used in plural

Examples of toiletry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All 20 rooms have furnished seating areas, French windows, and generously sized bathrooms with Penhaligon’s Quercus toiletries and a separate walk-in shower (plus soaking tubs in some). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Brian’s Angels provides immediate need items such as toiletries, nonperishable foods and clothing. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

The Downsized Essentials Hotel toiletries can be hit or miss, and there’s no guarantee your accommodations will even provide the basics. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

The group is seeking gently used or new clothing, new socks and underwear, toiletries, hygiene products, and school supplies. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē 

plural toiletries

: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself