toiletry

[toi-li-tree]

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noun, plural toi·let·ries.

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

Origin of toiletry

First recorded in 1825–35; toilet + -ry

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Contemporary Examples

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Historical Examples

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

noun plural -ries

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

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Word Origin and History for toiletries

n.

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

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Examples from the Web for toiletries

Contemporary Examples

One Internet gift site suggested that you buy baskets of toiletries for grads.

The greeters offered food, drinks, toiletries, books, games, and phone calls.

Historical Examples

She needed to find some toiletries and then a cafe where she could sit down and file some copy.

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Word Origin and History for toiletries

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Origin of toiletry