toiletry

noun

toi·let·ry | \ ˈtȯi-lə-trē

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plural toiletries

Definition of toiletry

: 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 Shoppers can save up to $125 on Away's curated sets, which include its famous hard-sided spinners, toiletry bags, backpacks, packing cubes and other assorted travel accessories. — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, "You can save up to $125 on Away's popular luggage bundles," 6 Dec. 2020 Bread of Life Food Pantry provides food and toiletry items, as well as clothing items when available, to people in need within the community. — baltimoresun.com, "Here are some places in Laurel to help you share your blessings," 25 Nov. 2020 In addition to The Zip Backpack in five colors, small and large toiletry bags and a passport holder, the Holiday Collection features the brand’s polycarbonate luggage in new high shiny and matte finishes. — Zoe Malin, NBC News, "New & Notable: Best new products from Away, Beats, June and more," 23 Nov. 2020 In total, Baum has made 1,000 bars of soap, and has also donated them to a church and a toiletry fair. — Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, "Boca woman delivers handmade soap to family food pantry," 6 Nov. 2020 Her husband, Dean (Marlon Wayans) has been staying out later and later promoting his new startup, and recently came home from a business trip with his attractive colleague’s toiletry bag in his suitcase. — Anne Cohen, refinery29.com, "Where To Stream Every Sofia Coppola Movie After On The Rocks, Because We All Need A Stylish Escape," 23 Oct. 2020 The toiletry bag, which originally raised more than $1 million through crowdfunding, is back with its organized interior and handy TSA-compatible liquids bag, and it’s paired in this bundle with the Layover Blanket. — Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, "Save on Gravel’s functional travel essentials with an exclusive 20% off discount," 21 Oct. 2020 Include toiletry items, backup eyeglasses, bug spray, matches, a pocketknife or multipurpose tool, and a first-aid kit including any prescription drugs. — USA Today, "Go-bag guide: Preparing for a natural disaster during the COVID-19 pandemic," 14 Sep. 2020 An enormous amount of food and toiletry items come in plastic packaging. — London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, "Scrub Hub: Where in Indianapolis can you shop in bulk to cut down on package waste?," 26 Aug. 2020

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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.

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