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 Ralph Lauren Polo Black eau de toilette $105 $89 AMAZON An aromatic mix of iced mango, lemon, and tangerine spiced with sandalwood and sage, Ralph Lauren’s classic is one of Vogue’s all-time favorite colognes for men. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 This trio features the warm yet aquatic scent in a mini eau de parfum and full sized eau de toilette. —

Annie Blackman, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024 Vetiver Musc Being in the forest at the start of fall is what this woody eau de toilette conjures. —

Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Diptyque’s existing fragrances sit around $180 for an eau de toilette and $230 for an eau de parfum. —

James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eau de toilette

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, water for washing and dressing

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of eau de toilette was in 1907

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“Eau de toilette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau%20de%20toilette. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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