Synonyms

toilet water

American

noun

a scented liquid used as a light perfume; cologne.

toilet water British

noun

Also called: eau de toilette. a form of liquid perfume lighter than cologne Compare cologne

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Etymology

Origin of toilet water

First recorded in 1850–55

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toilet water

When those tunnels are overwhelmed by rainwater, they release everything — rain, sink and toilet water — into the Seine.

From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2023

I was told the cause of my vibrant toilet water display was stage 3 colorectal cancer.

From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2023

As payback, Antoine gave his dad a cup of toilet water with ice cubes in it.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2022

By 2030, toilet water could be deposited into rivers near treatment plants so it can be collected and processed as drinking water.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2022

Harry looked handsome and reeked of the competing scents of lavender pomade and bay rum toilet water.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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