toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself
usually used in plural

Examples of toiletry in a Sentence

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The airport is encouraging the donation of toiletries, baby supplies, non-perishable food and grocery/gas gift cards. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026 The daiquiri on ice that welcomed me in was a perfect touch on arrival and the bathroom came with an abundance of Malin+Goetz toiletries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026 To honor Women’s History Month, Hooters has partnered with Love Purse to collect new purses and toiletries through March 23 at all Chicago-area restaurants. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Collect all your travel-size toiletries and bundle them into a small pouch. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toiletry

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toiletry was in 1917

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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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toiletry

noun
toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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