toiletry

noun toi·let·ry \ ˈtȯi-lə-trē \

Updated on: 18 Apr 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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Meanwhile, in Singapore, the M Social hotel is using a front-of-house robot called Aura to deliver small amenities like water, towels, and toiletries to rooms.

— tobey grumet segal, Condé Nast Traveler, "How Hotels Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Your Stay," 4 Apr. 2018
Other items include toiletries, bedding, beds, prom dresses, and towels.

— kimberly albrecht, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Barrington church's mission trips help forge lifelong friendships," 22 Mar. 2018
Shelves filled with toiletries, magazines and other merchandise, along with a row of cash registers, create a level of realism most schools don't offer.

— beth mlady, cleveland.com, "Polaris partnership with CVS yields unique training experience for retail services students," 26 Mar. 2018
Take action: Donate funds so families have food, diapers, and toiletries.

— david karas, The Christian Science Monitor, "She gives a sense of community and purpose to homeless through a running club," 26 Mar. 2018
Over the next 17 days, 128 volunteers donated enough food baskets, toiletry bags and gifts to help 25 families, Taylor-Mitchell said.

— margarita cambest, baltimoresun.com, "Longtime Towson activist becomes a champion for students in need," 13 Mar. 2018
Attached to Sweeney's response are pictures of her bedroom and her bathroom, which shows her toothbrush holder and other toiletries.

— mark naymik, cleveland.com, "CLE Chatter: Ed FitzGerald to judge drivers without licenses; county sniffs out case of doggy doo-doo; Martin J. Sweeney's daughter defends her political home with bedroom picture," 8 Mar. 2018
Euromonitor predicts global sales of men’s toiletries, shaving products, and fragrances will top $50 billion this year as big companies expand their offerings and newcomers jump in.

— robert williams, Bloomberg.com, "David Beckham’s Latest Pitch: Men’s Cosmetics," 7 Mar. 2018
Several shelves in the front are filled with hot sauces and pickles, while others offer Indian toiletries such as sandalwood soap and coconut hair oil.

— shivani vora, New York Times, "A Go-To Grocery for Indian Cooks," 17 Jan. 2018

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1917

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