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toi·let·ry  (toil-tr)
n. pl. toi·let·ries
An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing.

toiletry [ˈtɔɪlɪtrɪ]
n pl -ries
an object or cosmetic used in making up, dressing, etc.
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Noun1.toiletry - artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)toiletry - artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
antiperspirant - an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration
bath oil - a scented oil added to your bath water
bath salts - a preparation that softens or scents a bath
cosmetic - a toiletry designed to beautify the body
emollient, ointment, cream - toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
deodorant, deodourant - a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors
hair grease, hair oil, hair tonic, hairdressing - a toiletry for the hair
hair spray - toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place
instrumentation, instrumentality - an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
lotion - any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
hair gel, hair mousse, mousse - toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
perfume, essence - a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
powder - any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
shaving cream, shaving soap - toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving
shaving foam - toiletry consisting of a liquid preparation containing many small bubbles that soften the beard before shaving
toothbrush - small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth


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