toiletry

[ toi-li-tree ]

/ ˈtɔɪ lɪ tri /

noun, plural toi·let·ries.

any article or preparation used in cleaning or grooming oneself, as soap or deodorant.

Nearby words

toilet trained, toilet training, toilet water, toilet-train, toiletries, toiletry, toilette, toilful, toilfully, toilsome, toilsomely

Origin of toiletry

First recorded in 1825–35; toilet + -ry

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Examples from the Web for toiletries

One Internet gift site suggested that you buy baskets of toiletries for grads.
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The greeters offered food, drinks, toiletries, books, games, and phone calls.
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She needed to find some toiletries and then a cafe where she could sit down and file some copy.
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British Dictionary definitions for toiletries

toiletry

/ (ˈtɔɪlɪtrɪ) /

noun plural -ries

an object or cosmetic used in making up, dressing, etc

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Word Origin and History for toiletries

toiletries

preparations in grooming," 1927; see toilet + -ry.