toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
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

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Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag This bag from Bagsmart unfolds into a hangable, easy-to-access travel organizer big enough to hold all of your makeup and toiletries. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 Williams had spent the night before with a small army of women getting together toiletries and basic necessities to hand out as the evacuees were shuttled by bus to the barracks. Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 The event also marked the relaunch of the Wash Bags Project, which provides toiletries to those impacted by rape and abuse. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 More than 4,000 shoppers recently picked up the toiletry containers, and five-star reviewers rave about their easy-to-use squeezable design. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toiletry

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toiletry was in 1917

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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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toiletry

noun
toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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