toiletry

American  

[toi-li-tree] / ˈtɔɪ lɪ tri /

noun

plural

toiletries

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

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toiletry British  

/ ˈtɔɪlɪtrɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of toiletry

First recorded in 1825–35; toilet + -ry

Example Sentences

Do food and toiletries belong in the same place?

From The Wall Street Journal

Hunger is widespread, and soap and toiletries are luxuries for the masses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Online sales are also reducing the amount of bricks-and-mortar space needed to sell items like clothing and toiletries.

From The Wall Street Journal

WSJ | Buy Side: This uniquely shaped toiletry bag helps one editor save space and protects her favorite products.

From The Wall Street Journal

Expansion, takeovers and growth in the sector meant Ratcliffe created the company whose chemicals and raw materials go into everything from packaging for toiletries, medicines and food, to mobile phones and furniture.

From BBC