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toiletry

/ˈtɔɪ.lə.tɹi/
toi · le · try
Plural:toiletries
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• noun

1

An article or cosmetic substance used in washing, grooming, or caring for one's body, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, or deodorant (usually used in the plural).

Example

"She packed a small pouch of travel toiletries, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, and shampoo, in her carry-on luggage."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost always used in the plural form ('toiletries') to refer collectively to personal grooming items, unless functioning as a noun adjunct before another noun (e.g., 'a toiletry bag').

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from 'toilet' (in its older sense of the process of dressing and grooming, from French 'toilette', meaning 'little cloth' draped over shoulders while hairdressing) + '-ry'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toiletry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toiletry
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