toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself
usually used in plural

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The bathroom, which does away with single use toiletries, is covered in terracotta tiles. John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Part of the setup required a toiletry bag with drugs such as ecstasy, Clark said. Nbc News, NBC news, 27 May 2025 Details like washi paper sliding screens, tatami mats, and woven baskets for carrying your toiletries to the onsen create a strong sense of place. Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025 Police officers, firefighters and service members hustled to unload carloads of diapers, car seats, clothes, toys, books and toiletries that residents had dropped off. Tammy Murga, Mercury News, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for toiletry

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toiletry was in 1917

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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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toiletry

noun
toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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