eau de toilette

noun

eau de toi·​lette ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet 

plural eaux de toilette ˌō(z)-twä-ˈlet  or eaux de toilettes ˌō(z)-də-twä-ˈlet(s)  or eau de toilettes ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet(s) 

: a perfumed liquid containing a lower percentage of fragrant oils than is contained in ordinary perfume or eau de parfum

called also toilet water

Examples of eau de toilette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With that said, our list of picks below (with a few of Williams’s favorites, too) has a range of offerings, from light-wear eau de toilettes to long-lasting extraits. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025

Elizabeth Arden’s newest eau de toilette proves that pistachio is much more versatile and delicate, and Honkus says that even those who are sweet-averse will adore Green Tea Pistachio Crunch. —Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025

Though this is definitely more of a masculine fragrance, anyone who enjoys a crisp, light aquatic scent will appreciate this eau de toilette from Maison Margiela. —Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025

Here, boo-thing will get an eau de toilette and an accompanying candle. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, water for washing and dressing

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eau de toilette

• toilet