toiletry
noun
toi·let·ry
ˈtȯi-lə-trē 
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 department claimed that all detainees are given three meals daily—evaluated by certified dietitians—as well as clean water, clothes, bedding, and toiletries.
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Toss expired toiletries, old school papers, worn clothes, and unused winter gear to simplify your space.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
The department claimed that all detainees are given three meals daily—evaluated by certified dietitians—as well as clean water, clothes, bedding, and toiletries.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 June 2026
Toss expired toiletries, old school papers, worn clothes, and unused winter gear to simplify your space.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Contreras volunteers at Braves Closet, a program at the school in Midlothian that gives away gently used and new clothing and toiletries for students who need them.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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toiletry
noun
toi·let·ry
ˈtȯi-lə-trē
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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