eau de toilette

noun

eau de toi·​lette ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet 

plural eaux de toilette ˌō(z)-twä-ˈlet  or eaux de toilettes ˌō(z)-də-twä-ˈlet(s)  or eau de toilettes ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet(s) 

: a perfumed liquid containing a lower percentage of fragrant oils than is contained in ordinary perfume or eau de parfum

called also toilet water

Examples of eau de toilette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The grandaddy of green fragrances, Polo’s original eau de toilette has been a gentlemanly staple since it was introduced in 1978. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025

After applying the eau de toilette to skin, spritz on the hair mist for a lasting trail. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Variations: Following the eau de parfum launch in 2001, Polge developed the eau de toilette just a year later, relying on grapefruit instead for citrus notes. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025

Earlier this year, the brand launched Polo Est. 67, an eau de toilette with a campaign featuring New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, water for washing and dressing

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eau de toilette

• toilet