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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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
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Then, restock the space with toilet paper and make sure there are plenty of travel toiletries, extra toothbrushes, and fresh towels available.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Oprah Winfrey’s favorite toiletry bag, which has spacious compartments to pack all your travel essentials.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
Keep reading for the best drops from the Amazon New Releases section, including the latest generation of Apple AirPods, a toiletry bag from a flight attendant-favorite brand, slip-on sneakers made for miles of walking, and more—starting at $19.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Then, restock the space with toilet paper and make sure there are plenty of travel toiletries, extra toothbrushes, and fresh towels available.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Oprah Winfrey’s favorite toiletry bag, which has spacious compartments to pack all your travel essentials.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toiletry
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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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