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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As of January 1, 2025, New York State officially banned single-use toiletry bottles under 12 ounces in hotels with more than 50 rooms. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025 Ahead of your next trip, ditch that uncomfortable travel pillow, frustrating toiletry bottles, and clunky duffle bag and opt for some of my essentials that actually work instead. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025 One shopper owns multiples of this organizer and uses it to store shoes, toiletries, and more. Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Purchase non-perishable goods, household supplies, or toiletries in larger quantities to lower the cost per unit and save money. True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 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 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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