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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There are fluffy towels, toiletries, kitchen tools, coffee pods, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Just north of where his clothing was found, several more items were found, including Jason's backpack, a bag of toiletries and a tumbler containing a dead beta fish.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Use one to hold toiletries, sunscreen, cords and chargers, hand sanitizer, earplugs, sunglasses, and more.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Inside is a single shelf; use it to organize your spices, store your favorite trinkets, or stash your toiletries.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Just north of where his clothing was found, several more items were found, including Jason's backpack, a bag of toiletries and a tumbler containing a dead beta fish.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Use one to hold toiletries, sunscreen, cords and chargers, hand sanitizer, earplugs, sunglasses, and more.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Inside is a single shelf; use it to organize your spices, store your favorite trinkets, or stash your toiletries.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 7 Feb. 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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