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bath tissue

American  

noun

  1. toilet paper.


Etymology

Origin of bath tissue

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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“If the price goes up on bath tissue, it generally doesn’t mean you’re going to use the bathroom less, right?”

From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2023

Last summer, Gatik trucks started delivering Georgia-Pacific brands such as Quilted Northern bath tissue and Dixie paper plates to 34 Sam’s Club stores.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2023

Could Twitter try to blow up the deal because Musk used its nondisparagement clause as bath tissue?

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2022

Similarly, a 30-pack of Charmin bath tissue comes out to $1.05 a roll, while an 18-pack from Target is about $1.14.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2022

Solution: The bath tissue must be placed on the roller so it comes out from the bottom of the roll instead of over the top.”

From Washington Post ● Jul. 16, 2018

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