toiletry

noun toi·let·ry \ ˈtȯi-lə-trē \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Definition of toiletry

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 changes Marriott and IHG are making are expected to result in the elimination of more than 23,000 tiny toiletry bottles annually — the equivalent of 250 pounds of plastic per year.

— sylvia longmire, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Final straw for wheelchair users: BYOS or you’re out of luck," 10 July 2018
Smell lavender at the nearby farms, eat it in ice cream, drink it in cocktails and take it home in bouquets, toiletries, cooking ingredients and even clothing for pets.

— sara cagle, latimes.com, "There’s no better time than summer for food and flower festivals. Here are five to sample," 6 July 2018
Each case will contain items such as blankets, pajamas, toiletries, a stuffed animal, a book, a journal and art supplies.

— alex samuels, star-telegram, "These organizations are mobilizing to help immigrant children separated from their families," 23 June 2018
The hosts had toiletries and snacks and breakfast laid out for us.

— karen berkowitz, chicagotribune.com, "Highland Park mansion's use of Airbnb spurs neighbor lawsuit: 'We have to clean up empty beer cans'," 10 July 2018
With only six rooms and a sprawling garden with an outdoor pool and a tennis court, the guesthouse is ideal for discreet deal making or longer stays (some regulars even leave toiletries and books).

— nina adam, WSJ, "Frankfurt: A Business Traveler’s Guide," 22 June 2018
The beaming white bathroom offers plush robes and Guerlain toiletries and a cavernous bathtub that sinks down into a marble abyss.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "The Best Way to Do Paris Is the Old Fashioned Way," 3 Apr. 2018
Make your campground shower a little less daunting with this new toiletry roll from the local co-op.

— sara kennedy, The Seattle Times, "7 fun additions for your camping kit," 2 July 2018
The store sells snacks and cigarettes along with items ranging from cat food to dish soap and other toiletries, all behind glass cases and accessible only by request.

— hannah leone, chicagotribune.com, "11 shot in Chicago Thursday through Friday, including 16-year-old boy," 29 June 2018

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