toilet paper
nounDefinition 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 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toilet paper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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