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

Velvet, marble, and brushed brass elevate the experience and the same dramatic palette flows through the corridors and into the bathrooms which come with Le Labo toiletries and a ready-to-use steam iron fitted onto the wall—an idea that won my heart. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Hotor Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag With an ultra-affordable price tag of just $10, the Hotor hanging toiletry bag is a simple yet effective upgrade to your travel essentials. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026

At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, all the toiletries in the bathroom are always gone by night’s end. —Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026

Store food, toiletries, and scented items inside bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers. —Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 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