Toiletry: meaning, definitions and examples
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toiletry
[ ˈtɔɪ.lə.tri ]
personal care
Toiletry refers to the items and products used in personal hygiene and grooming. This can include items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, and deodorant. Toiletries are essential for maintaining cleanliness and can be found in homes, travel kits, and bathrooms.
Synonyms
grooming items, hygiene products, personal care products.
Examples of usage
- I packed my toiletries for the trip.
- Make sure to stock up on toiletries before your vacation.
- The hotel provided complimentary toiletries.
- He has a separate bag for his travel toiletries.
Translations
Translations of the word "toiletry" in other languages:
🇵🇹 artigos de toalete
🇮🇳 सौंदर्य प्रसाधन
🇩🇪 Toilettenartikel
🇮🇩 perlengkapan toilet
🇺🇦 технічні засоби гігієни
🇵🇱 artykuły toaletowe
🇯🇵 トイレ用品
🇫🇷 articles de toilette
🇪🇸 artículos de tocador
🇹🇷 tuvalet malzemeleri
🇰🇷 세면도구
🇸🇦 مستلزمات الحمام
🇨🇿 toaletní potřeby
🇸🇰 toaletné potreby
🇨🇳 洗漱用品
🇸🇮 toaletni artikli
🇮🇸 snyrtivörur
🇰🇿 жуыну құралдары
🇬🇪 ტუალეტის ნივთები
🇦🇿 tualet əşyaları
🇲🇽 artículos de tocador
Etymology
The word 'toiletry' originates from the French word 'toilette', which means 'a little cloth' and refers to a dressing table or the act of washing and grooming oneself. The term evolved in the late 19th century to encompass personal grooming products. The older French term can be traced back to the Latin 'taliere' meaning 'to cover' or 'to adorn'. Initially, 'toilette' in French referred to the act of dressing and taking care of one's appearance but gradually morphed into 'toiletry' in English, which specifically denotes the items used in the process of hygiene and grooming. This shift reflects societal changes in personal care, as more products became available and essential for daily routines.