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

It also leads to the primary bathroom, which features a chic his-and-her vanity, a soaking tub, and a large glass shower—all surrounded by marble walls.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Ms. Davis works from a guest bedroom that she has converted into a his-and-her office decorated in the style of a high-end hotel room.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 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

Bill and Hillary Clinton have his-and-her thrillers due out later this year.

From Washington Post • May 5, 2021

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