toiletry
noun
toi·let·ry
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plural toiletries
Definition of toiletry
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself
—usually used in plural
Examples of toiletry in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Phthalates, a substance added to plastics to increase flexibility, in toiletries, toys and foods. — Christopher Magan, Twin Cities, "Federal grant will expand monitoring of MN children’s exposure to chemicals," 30 July 2019 With a selection of snacks, groceries, toiletries, and vitamins, the store fills the needs of downtown patrons looking to grab something quick for lunch or pick up a last-minute grocery item on the way home. — Birmingham Magazine, al.com, "See inside downtown’s newest grocery store and cafe," 8 July 2019 Those who wish to donate toiletries, such as baby wipes, hand sanitizer and disposable washcloths, can drop them off at 901 W. Saratoga St. Those interested can contact Shkerra Muriel at (443) 210-0331. — Phil Davis, baltimoresun.com, "How to help Baltimore's Poe Homes residents without water," 24 June 2019 To serve the surrounding communities, Logan Street Market is opening The Bodega, a small shop that will sell produce, staple foods, toiletries and other items not available at the vendors' stalls. — Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, "'It's huge': Logan Street Market will be the epicenter of local food in Louisville," 5 June 2019 Shouldering bags of water, food, and toiletries, Loww and Tracy headed behind Romantix into a few acres of scrubby, head-high half-growth, dotted with trash. — Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, "What Pete Buttigieg Has and Hasn’t Done About Homelessness in South Bend," 24 June 2019 He was also shown food crates, clothing and toiletry supplies. — CBS News, "DHS Inspector General expected to release report describing Texas border facility as "dangerous"," 27 June 2019 In a double room in Mr. Lakdawala’s hotel, one of Oyo’s red and white runners covered the end of the bed and mini toiletries sat by the sink in the bathroom. — Corinne Abrams, WSJ, "Oyo Has Remade India’s Hotel Business. Now It Is Going Global.," 23 June 2019 Agrawal predicts, with the self-serving fervor of a toiletry-space disruptor, that every home will have one in the next five to 10 years. — Jason Kehe, WIRED, "Change Your Life: Bestride the Bidet," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toiletry.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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