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’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

They posted photos of that message and another wedding telegram on Twitter, along with the his-and-her Hello Kitty dolls that were delivered with the notes.

From New York Times

I was folding new towels and remembered someone had bought us his-and-her towels on our wedding day.

From New York Times

Instead of matching towels, we have his-and-her memoirs.

From Washington Post

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