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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Never pack full bottles or jars of your toiletries, skincare, or makeup. Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025 Nevertheless, Handler, 50, whips out her clear, zip-up toiletry case to dish on all her travel beauty essentials. Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 The metal and wood storage system gives your bathroom a modern look and provides four shelves for all your toiletries. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025 Included is a weekender duffel bag and a toiletry bag, all for less than $200. Passport holder: on sale for $19.75 (27% off) Original price: $26.99 Keeping track of your family’s passports is vital, so keep them organized with a passport holder. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 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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