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

Example Sentences

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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

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

When you flush the toilet, water and waste head straight down and immediately hit a 90-degree fitting under the toilet flange.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021

Harry looked handsome and reeked of the competing scents of lavender pomade and bay rum toilet water.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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