toilet paper

noun

Definition of toilet paper

: a thin sanitary absorbent paper usually in a roll for use in drying or cleaning oneself after defecation and urination

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After my husband passed away, several people brought paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, facial tissue, paper plates and cups, trash sacks, etc.). — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, "Dear Abby: Readers share ideas for overabundance of food given to grieving families," 8 Sep. 2019 After my husband passed away, several people brought paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, facial tissue, paper plates and cups, trash sacks, etc.). — Abigail Van Buren, Houston Chronicle, "Extra food given to grieving families shouldn’t be wasted," 7 Sep. 2019 Pallets and boxes contain charcoal grills, Ramen noodles, baby wipes, bottled water, toilet paper, first aid supplies, elbow macaroni and an array of other goods. — Rick Neale, USA TODAY, "A World War II plane takes flight to Bahamas for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts," 6 Sep. 2019 Poletti reports of children left without toilet paper, or with no privacy in using the toilet. — Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, "How the US systematically dehumanizes migrant children," 28 Aug. 2019 People were pitching tents in lawns without asking; people were rampantly using lawns as toilets, and pristine landscapes—Iceland's greatest attraction—became famously strewn with toilet paper. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, "Iceland's Tourism Numbers Are Dropping—And Wow Air Is to Blame," 2 Aug. 2019 Think: paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, garbage bags, and more. — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, "These Amazon Prime Day Deals on Household Essentials Are HUGE," 15 July 2019 Plus, Prime Pantry has become a go-to destination for essentials like toilet paper, cleaning products, and other household supplies. — Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, "If You're Not Hitting Prime Pantry This Amazon Prime Day, You're Not Doing It Right," 15 July 2019 For about $1,500 monthly, depending on the location, Common residents receive a small efficiency inside a larger home: rent, utilities, a bed, mattress, and regular amenities (such as toilet paper and garbage bags) are lumped into one sum. — John Gastaldo, National Geographic, "Navigating the booming cost of urban life," 12 June 2019

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