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 roomy interior holds clothing, toiletries, and extra items without feeling bulky or overstuffed.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Admittedly, my jewelry is often treated as an afterthought during travel, floating at the bottom of my toiletry bag or in a random duffel pocket.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Another way to organize your toiletries is to add in a decorative tray to collect perfume bottles and sprays.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
The aroma of parsley seed, rosemary leaf, and bergamot mint refresh the bathrooms thanks to Aesop toiletries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Admittedly, my jewelry is often treated as an afterthought during travel, floating at the bottom of my toiletry bag or in a random duffel pocket.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Another way to organize your toiletries is to add in a decorative tray to collect perfume bottles and sprays.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
The aroma of parsley seed, rosemary leaf, and bergamot mint refresh the bathrooms thanks to Aesop toiletries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 17 Jan. 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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