toilet paper
noun
: a thin sanitary absorbent paper usually in a roll for use in drying or cleaning oneself after defecation and urination
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Over half the resort floats to minimize land disruption, there are zero single-use plastics, and even their toilet paper is sourced with eco credentials.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Kardinal even has several COVID-19 finds, including a snow globe with a roll of toilet paper inside and another featuring a snowman wearing a face mask.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Use a tissue or bit of toilet paper to clear hair from the shower or tub drain after each bath.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Always do this before using a new toilet paper to assess its compatibility with septic systems.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Kardinal even has several COVID-19 finds, including a snow globe with a roll of toilet paper inside and another featuring a snowman wearing a face mask.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Use a tissue or bit of toilet paper to clear hair from the shower or tub drain after each bath.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Always do this before using a new toilet paper to assess its compatibility with septic systems.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Toilet paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toilet%20paper. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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