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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The sink is an oversized glass bowl, and in the entry-level rooms, there is barely any counter space for toiletries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 Neighbors delivered supplies door‑to‑door – everything from toiletries to blankets to bottled water. Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Amenities like high thread-count bedding, organic toiletries, and blackout curtains mimic the experience of a private boutique hotel stay. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026 The bathroom was stocked with cozy bathrobes and Jonathan Adler toiletries. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

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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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