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

At the foot of each bed is a white plastic bucket, along with a roll of toilet paper. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Stores couldn’t keep toilet paper, masks or hand sanitizer on shelves. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Hoepner likes adding a shelf above bathroom doors to store extra toilet paper, towels, or cleaning supplies. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

Practice seven Leave No Trace principles, including never leaving anything behind such as toilet paper or orange peels. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 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