toilet paper

American  

[toi-lit pey-per] / ˈtɔɪ lɪt ˌpeɪ pər /

Also TP,

noun

1. Also called bathroom tissue.  Also called toilet tissue,.  a soft, lightweight, sanitized paper used in bathrooms for personal cleansing after elimination.

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verb (used with or without object)

1. to cover a house, a tree, or other structure, usually on someone’s home property, with strips of toilet paper, as a prank.

   Toilet papering the chief of police’s car was a risky choice—you’re going to get fined for littering or trespassing if he catches you.

toilet paper British  

noun

1. thin absorbent paper, often wound in a roll round a cardboard cylinder ( toilet roll ), used for cleaning oneself after defecation or urination

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Etymology

Origin of toilet paper

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

But Costco is already king of hot dogs, toilet paper, precooked chicken and even travel.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We have the best toilet paper in town,” Reiner would assure him.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the firefighter, the fire began last month when a park visitor lit his toilet paper on fire.

From Los Angeles Times

There are also new selling platforms like TikTok Shop, Catherine Shuttleworth points out, where you can find people advertising anything from sweets and toilet paper to pillows.

From BBC

"Wet wipes are a problem because they're made to not break down like toilet paper," he says.

From BBC