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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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"Everyone comes in here, it's very cheap. I buy stuff for my kids, snacks, toiletries," says passing shopper Becky Cullen, staring at the empty shop.

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I begrudgingly rise from my marshmallow chair and dart around the room, pulling comic books and toiletries into my suitcase like a speed-packing vortex.

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The chemical industry remains a cornerstone of the global economy, producing a vast range of goods—from medicines and fertilizers to plastics, paints, electronics, cleaning agents, and toiletries.

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It will also support people with nappies, baby and family toiletries for a nominal fee, but that can be waived in certain circumstances.

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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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