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

These kits are packed with the woody Bulgari Pour Homme eau de toilette, the shaving products, and the same basics. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023

The scent is the work of Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge, who sought to add depth and intensity to the pre-existing eau de toilette. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023

Editors’ note: This fragrance is sadly no longer available online in the U.S., but the eau de toilette can be found on international sites. —Kristin Limoges, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2023

Yes, the distinction between an EDP and eau de toilette affects the scent experience. —Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 25 May 2023

This eau de toilette from Versace has been a favorite among scent aficionados for nearly a decade and remains one of our top picks in 2023. —Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022

Body sprays and eau de toilettes are typically made up of one to 15 percent oil. —ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023

Or what the different forms of cologne, like eau de toilette and eau de parfum, mean? —Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022

These scents are joined with green notes that add freshness and earthiness to the eau de toilette. —Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, water for washing and dressing

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above