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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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
What about the mini bar, or the toiletries?
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Prices for everyday items, from groceries to toiletries, are soaring.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Best solid toiletries to replace liquids for travel Replace your liquid shampoo with this multitasking shampoo bar that can be used to wash your hair and your body, as a lubricant for shaving or even to handwash items of clothing like underwear or socks.
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
What about the mini bar, or the toiletries?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Prices for everyday items, from groceries to toiletries, are soaring.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Best solid toiletries to replace liquids for travel Replace your liquid shampoo with this multitasking shampoo bar that can be used to wash your hair and your body, as a lubricant for shaving or even to handwash items of clothing like underwear or socks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 27 Feb. 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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