toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
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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Perfect for hikers, bikers, or beachgoers, these bags also double as storage for swimsuits, laundry, or toiletries. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 When packing her hard-sided suitcase, Field puts her shoes (in their bag, of course) along with toiletries and hair tools in one half and her clothes in the other half, further cutting down on the possibility of shoes mingling with clothing. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025 Rooms were allegedly booked under assistants' names or Diddy's pseudonym, Frank Black, and Paul would bring in lights, baby oil, Astroglide, alcohol and small toiletries. Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025 Each packing cube is designed to keep your belongings organized by separating clothes, shoes, and toiletries into neat compartments, which makes accessing your belongings easy and even fun. Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for toiletry

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toiletry was in 1917

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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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toiletry

noun
toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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