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

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Even the cabin bathrooms inspire, with their forest-mimicking color palette, ceiling-to-floor windows, and oodles of storage space for all my toiletries and make-up. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 The pantry also stocks pet food, toiletries and household items like toilet paper. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 The lower compartment can also hold several toiletry bottles to help prevent leaks from getting on your clothes. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Spirich Over-the-Toilet Storage Cabinet For petite powder rooms, over-the-toilet storage offers a clever way to make use of vertical space for decluttering and organizing extra toiletries, towels, and beauty tools. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toiletry

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 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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