toilet paper

noun

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

Examples of toilet paper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See all Example Sentences for toilet paper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toilet paper was in 1877

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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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