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toiletry

[toi-li-tree]

noun

plural

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



toiletry

/ ˈtɔɪlɪtrɪ /

noun

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of toiletry1

First recorded in 1825–35; toilet + -ry
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Example Sentences

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The service also provides "cooking parcels", which include herbs and spices, as well as a toiletries hamper too.

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Asylum seekers receive a weekly allowance of £49.18 to cover living costs, like food, clothing and toiletries, according to the government.

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Both food banks also said demand had expanded to include nappies, sanitary products, basic toiletries and pet food.

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Some families in Oxfordshire are not able to afford basic toiletries despite working full-time jobs, a charity leader has warned.

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A stand next to the gift section offers free toiletries and canned and dried food.

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