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toilet paper
noun
: a thin sanitary absorbent paper usually in a roll for use in drying or cleaning oneself after defecation and urination
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Paper Towels And Toilet Paper Even basic household items such as paper towels and toilet paper are better off kept elsewhere, Kaercher adds.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
First of all, most household toilet paper does not biodegrade quickly enough, even when buried in the woods, which leaves many popular hiking areas in a messy situation.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
Buy in bulk: Buying in bulk can be cheaper per unit and can be especially convenient when buying certain products like paper towels and toilet paper, experts said.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
The toilet paper locker gets replenished when its empty.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1877, in the meaning defined above
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“Toilet paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toilet%20paper. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
toilet paper
noun
: a thin soft sanitary absorbent paper usually in a roll for bathroom use
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