toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself
usually used in plural

Examples of toiletry in a Sentence

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Use them to corral snacks, cords, or even as a toiletry bag. Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024 When jet-setting model Madison Headrick traveled for work, one of her gripes was packing her toiletry bag. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The only toiletries Loughlin would have received upon entering the Dublin facility would be a toothbrush, and small packets of toothpaste, soap and conditioner. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024 Their reusable bags and bowls are great for packing snacks and dried food for hikes and camping trips, as well as toiletries, cords, or any other odds and ends. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toiletry 

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toiletry was in 1917

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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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toiletry

noun
toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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