toiletry
noun
toi·let·ry
ˈtȯi-lə-trē 
plural toiletries
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself
—usually used in plural
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Recyclable items have separate receptacles and in-room toiletries are in large refillable bottles which help reduce waste.
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Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
This 18-pack travel toiletry set can also come in handy to condense all of your favorite toiletries into small, leak-proof bottles and jars.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Regularly toss expired medications, skincare, and toiletries wherever they’re stored.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Clear bins on a bathroom vanity are ideal for daily-use items, which Wells suggests storing in the front, and extra or backup toiletries in the back.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
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Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
This 18-pack travel toiletry set can also come in handy to condense all of your favorite toiletries into small, leak-proof bottles and jars.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Regularly toss expired medications, skincare, and toiletries wherever they’re stored.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Clear bins on a bathroom vanity are ideal for daily-use items, which Wells suggests storing in the front, and extra or backup toiletries in the back.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for toiletry
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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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toiletry
noun
toi·let·ry
ˈtȯi-lə-trē
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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