toilet paper

noun

: a thin sanitary absorbent paper usually in a roll for use in drying or cleaning oneself after defecation and urination

Examples of toilet paper in a Sentence

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The church was filled with pallets of frozen meat and vegetables, diapers, fruit, and toilet paper. Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 In the back room were stacks upon stacks of toilet paper, diapers and paper towels. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026 The facility had no toilet paper available inside the restroom. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Bottled water and toilet paper were well stocked. Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toilet paper

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toilet paper was in 1877

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“Toilet paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toilet%20paper. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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toilet paper

noun
: a thin soft sanitary absorbent paper usually in a roll for bathroom use

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