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
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Never pack full bottles or jars of your toiletries, skincare, or makeup.
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Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Bedside water, extra towels, and a mini toiletries basket will make your guests feel cared for and at home.
—Essence, 14 Nov. 2025
Shop toiletry bags with upright storage, a crossbody bag with a compact pouch, travel jewelry boxes that don’t take up much space in a bag or atop a dresser, and more clever finds.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Designate one shelf for bedding, another for towels, and add decorative baskets to hold additional toiletries or toilet paper.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Bedside water, extra towels, and a mini toiletries basket will make your guests feel cared for and at home.
—Essence, 14 Nov. 2025
Shop toiletry bags with upright storage, a crossbody bag with a compact pouch, travel jewelry boxes that don’t take up much space in a bag or atop a dresser, and more clever finds.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Designate one shelf for bedding, another for towels, and add decorative baskets to hold additional toiletries or toilet paper.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toiletry
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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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toiletry
noun
toi·let·ry
ˈtȯi-lə-trē
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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