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 plural

Examples of toiletry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, the hotel donates recycled soaps and toiletries to those in need at the Jongno-gu Welfare Center. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

The bathrooms are outfitted with heated floors and Molton Brown toiletries for extra comfort. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Bring a hanging toiletry organizer Cruise cabin bathrooms rarely have much counter space, and a standard toiletry bag adds to the clutter. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026

But the government cited detention-center records showing the brothers had been permitted to buy beef jerky, Snickers bars, noodle soups, toiletries, vitamins and headphones. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē 

plural toiletries

: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself