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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Further, guest room toiletry products — which are required to be all natural without any history of animal testing — are packaged in recyclable tubes. Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026 Clothes, toiletries, food and gift cards found their way to the family, Kenny reported. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026 Pocket people use the chipmunk method of stuffing their pockets with essentials such as a pair of headphones, toiletries and even extra clothes. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 The law prevents all hotels from supplying toiletries in rooms that are less than 6 ounces unless the customer specifically requests them. Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 31 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 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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