toiletry

noun toi·let·ry \ ˈtȯi-lə-trē \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 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 volunteers also welcomed toiletry donations, too.

— dennis hohenberger, Courant Community, "Enfield DPW Holds Collection For Local Food Pantries," 29 May 2018
The juice is fresh, the bar is cool, the toiletries smell like honey and heave, and the bed is supremely comfortable.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "Guadalajara: Where to Eat, Drink Tequila, and Watch Wrestling for a Perfect Night on the Town," 21 May 2018
Her hope is that hotel toiletries can be stepped up across the board.

— andrea arterbery, Glamour, "For Women of Color, Hotel Shampoo Isn't Just Meh—It's Literally Unusable," 16 May 2018
There is a line of organic children’s toiletries called California Baby.

— diablo cody, Vogue, "Help! I'm Raising California Babies! Tully's Diablo Cody Opens Up on Modern Mothering," 2 May 2018
Area stores including MOM’s Organic Market and Giant have provided donations such as toiletries.

— christina tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore's Hampden community rallies around fire survivors," 11 Apr. 2018
However, there's one perk that rarely measures up to expectations: free toiletries.

— andrea arterbery, Glamour, "For Women of Color, Hotel Shampoo Isn't Just Meh—It's Literally Unusable," 16 May 2018
Her colleagues took her toiletries from the bathroom.

— meghan e. irons, BostonGlobe.com, "In Boston, some female firefighters allege dismissive treatment — and much worse," 13 May 2018
There is medical help on site and a commissary for those with cash to buy toiletries or snacks.

— leyla santiago, CNN, "Pregnant mom from migrant caravan says life in detention is a relief, but uncertain," 9 May 2018

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1917

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