toilet set

American  

noun

1. a set of articles used in grooming, as a mirror, brush, and comb.

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toilet set British  

noun

1. a matching set consisting of a hairbrush, comb, mirror, and clothes brush

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Etymology

Origin of toilet set

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

I've never heard of a directive insisting the toilet set remain up, therefore universally inconveniencing women every time they seek relief.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2012

His bedroom was the simplest room of all--except where the dresser was garnished with a toilet set of pure dull gold.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

My cell is neatly furnished with a table on which provisions are spread, a bunk with bedding, a basket chair, a wash-hand-stand with toilet set, and a closet containing linen and various suits of clothes.

From Facing the Flag by Verne, Jules

"You may know that's all right when I tell you Sir William and I gave her the toilet set last Christmas."

From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth

Deny yourself and leave at home the gold or silver toilet set, photograph album, family Bibles, heavy fancy work, gilded horseshoe for luck, etc.

From A Truthful Woman in Southern California by Sanborn, Kate