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

Examples of toiletry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many dorms have shared bathrooms and showers which means students must carry their toiletries with them. — Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The bag also features another smaller interior pocket for items like sunglasses or toiletries. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

The novel touches on how the lack of personal toiletries, such as sanitary pads, hygiene products, detergents, and shampoo impacts women in particular. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

All 20 rooms have furnished seating areas, French windows, and generously sized bathrooms with Penhaligon’s Quercus toiletries and a separate walk-in shower (plus soaking tubs in some). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē 

plural toiletries

: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself