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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The former held my shoes and clothing, and the latter carried my toiletries, laptop, and other essentials.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
This bag should include a few days of clothing, toiletries, and comfort items like coffee, tea, and your favorite mug or water bottle.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Recinos had taken a shower and used Casey’s toiletries.
—Ted Scouten, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
There’s also an internal wet compartment to hold either a damp swimsuit or toiletries that could be prone to leaking.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
This bag should include a few days of clothing, toiletries, and comfort items like coffee, tea, and your favorite mug or water bottle.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Recinos had taken a shower and used Casey’s toiletries.
—Ted Scouten, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
There’s also an internal wet compartment to hold either a damp swimsuit or toiletries that could be prone to leaking.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 9 May. 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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