What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Definition of toiletry
toiletries
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself —usually used in plural
Explore Merriam-Webster
Recent Examples of toiletry from the Web
-
Step two: Keep toiletries and essentials pre-packed.
-
The contractor was to distribute food parcels — a month’s supply of lentils, flour, oil and rice — as well as toiletries and children’s clothes.
-
That package included basic toiletries, nonperishable food, and even games and toys.
-
A couple of instruments were also gone, along with all their clothes, toiletries and items like contact lenses and prescription medicine that are hard to replace while traveling.
-
Admission to the festival is free, but attendees are encouraged to donate items such as canned goods, school supplies, toiletries and more to support Fishers food pantries and the Roy G. Holland Backpacks for Kids program.
-
There will be a toiletry collection for needy families served by Community Enrichment Center, as well as a chance to assemble meal kits for the Hunger Kit Project.
-
Michael Qian, 16, said the care packages included toiletries, such as feminine hygiene products, deodorant and razors as well as socks and gloves.
-
Later, Abdul went home and gathered more supplies to donate including shampoo, toiletries, baby milk and her baby nephew's old clothing.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toiletry.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of toiletry
1917
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up toiletry? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!