his-and-her

American  

[hiz-uhn-hur] / ˈhɪz ənˈhɜr /

Or his-and-hers

adjective

1. denoting two matching or identical items, one intended for use by a male and the other by a female.

   his-and-her towels in the bathroom; his-and-her sweatshirts.

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Etymology

Origin of his-and-her

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The primary bathroom features elegant his-and-her vanities and a large glass shower.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

It’s thought that the warriors emerged in the 17th century, and were part of a heavily female social organization that included lots of wives and his-and-her sides of the palatial compound.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2022

They became the most talked about couple in the celebrity world in the early 2000s, with his-and-her luxury cars and a large 6.1-carat pink diamond engagement ring for Lopez.

From Reuters • Sep. 9, 2021

The master suite has a sitting room and his-and-her walk-in closets.

From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2018

Sunglasses hung from his neck on a fluorescent cable, and the couple's bright new his-and-her sneakers suggested that they might be headed somewhere dressy for dinner.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris