toiletry
noun
toi·let·ry
ˈtȯi-lə-trē 
plural toiletries
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself
—usually used in plural
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Below, the experts break down which skincare essentials should always have a spot in your toiletry bag based on your skin type, in addition to their top picks for each category.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Baggage delay: This benefit covers the cost of toiletries, clothing and other essentials if your luggage is delayed for a set period (usually at least 12 hours).
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
It's packed with compartments: a front zippered pocket for essentials, a shoe section, a wet/dry pocket for sweaty towels or wet toiletries, and a mesh bag for post-workout clothes.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2025
Rows upon rows of used clothing, shoes, diapers, books, face masks, cosmetics and toiletries all sat free for the taking one evening this week.
—Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
Baggage delay: This benefit covers the cost of toiletries, clothing and other essentials if your luggage is delayed for a set period (usually at least 12 hours).
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
It's packed with compartments: a front zippered pocket for essentials, a shoe section, a wet/dry pocket for sweaty towels or wet toiletries, and a mesh bag for post-workout clothes.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2025
Rows upon rows of used clothing, shoes, diapers, books, face masks, cosmetics and toiletries all sat free for the taking one evening this week.
—Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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toiletry
noun
toi·let·ry
ˈtȯi-lə-trē
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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