toilet paper

Also TP,

[toi-lit pey-per]

noun

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

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

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of toilet paper¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

There is evidence of poor nutrition, poor hygiene and rationing of period products and toilet paper at Clearsprings' sites, charities have told us.

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The utility company continues to call on members of the public to avoid flushing wet wipes and waste other than toilet paper.

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The Olivers now offer “thoughts and prayers” toilet paper featuring the many platitudes employed by politicians after mass shootings.

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The newspaper at hand is the Toledo Truth Teller, sharing space with the toilet paper division.

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No detail, down to the team’s toilet paper, is too small.

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