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

Recent Examples on the Web

This polished-chrome toilet paper holder is quite traditional with its rounded finials and double post shape. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026

Maduro infamously set price limits on food, fuel and toilet paper. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

During the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people rushed to stock up on necessities, such as toilet paper, hoarders already had extras while others searched empty store shelves. — Shivali H. Patra, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Attention to details like soap dispensers, toilet paper rolls, and tissue supplies were key. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for toilet paper

• caper
• raper
• scraper
• shaper
• taper
• vapor
• newspaper
• notepaper
• sandpaper
• skyscraper
• wallpaper
• wastepaper

Kids Definition

toilet paper

noun

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