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

Then, intelligent people will be an endangered species and President Comacho will be riding on a Harley while worried about toilet water.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2024

It is your responsibility to leave no trace, especially since you won’t have any of the amenities of a campground — no toilet, water source or garbage bin.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2023

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

On the cultural front, perhaps it’s time we also shifted away from thinking of recycled toilet water in a dystopian context into one about positive long-term sustainability.

From The Verge ● Nov. 5, 2021

And things for dress-up: furry collars, crinoline slips, rose-smelling toilet water, bracelets, and new saddle shoes.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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