Toilette: meaning, definitions and examples
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toilette
[ twa-let ]
bathroom term
The term 'toilette' is often used to refer to the act of washing and grooming oneself, particularly in a private setting. It can also describe the items and products used during this personal care process. In some cultures, the term conveys a sense of elegance or ritual associated with self-care and preparation. While it can denote both the physical location and the grooming act itself, its use has diminished in favor of more common terms like 'bathroom' or 'toilet' in everyday language.
Synonyms
grooming, personal care, preparation
Examples of usage
- I spent my morning toilette preparing for the event.
- She has a beautiful collection of toilette items.
- After my toilette, I felt refreshed and ready for the day.
Translations
Translations of the word "toilette" in other languages:
๐ต๐น toalete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคเคพเคฒเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Toilette
๐ฎ๐ฉ toilet
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ toaleta
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใฌ
๐ซ๐ท toilette
๐ช๐ธ aseo
๐น๐ท tuvalet
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฅ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุญุงุถ
๐จ๐ฟ toaleta
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกchod
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ WC
๐ฎ๐ธ klรณsett
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะถะตัั ะฐะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tualet
๐ฒ๐ฝ baรฑo
Etymology
The word 'toilette' originates from the French word 'toilette', which is a diminutive of 'toile', meaning 'cloth' or 'canvas'. It initially referred to the cloth or covering used to protect the hair and face, representing the early practices of personal grooming and care during the 17th century. Over time, 'toilette' evolved in usage to encompass the entire process of grooming oneself. In French culture, it reflects a more sophisticated approach to beauty and self-presentation. The term was adopted into English, particularly in upper-class contexts, where it maintained its connotation of elegance and refinement. Today, while still used in some circles, its presence has waned with the advent of more straightforward terminologies in casual conversation.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,652, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28649 pinna
- 28650 climaxed
- 28651 predicative
- 28652 toilette
- 28653 geocentric
- 28654 overleaf
- 28655 unrealistically
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