toiletry
toiletries
Anything you use for cleaning or grooming yourself is a toiletry. Your travel bag of toiletries might include tiny bottles of shampoo, dental floss, deodorant, and soap.
You'll often find this word in its plural form, toiletries. Aid organizations often distribute toiletries to disaster victims so they can clean and care for themselves. And when you pack for a trip, your toiletries are nearly as important as your clothing — without them, you can't brush your teeth or wash your hair! This word stems from toilet and its somewhat old-fashioned meaning, "the process of washing, dressing, and attending to one's appearance."
Definitions of toiletry
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artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
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synonyms:
toilet articles
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antiperspirant
an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration
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bath oil
a scented oil added to your bath water
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bath salts
a preparation that softens or scents a bath
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cosmetic
a toiletry designed to beautify the body
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cream, emollient, ointment
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
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deodorant, deodourant
a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors
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hair grease, hair oil, hair tonic, hairdressing
a toiletry for the hair
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hair spray
toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place
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lotion
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
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hair gel, hair mousse, mousse
toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
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essence, perfume
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
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powder
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
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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
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shaving foam
toiletry consisting of a liquid preparation containing many small bubbles that soften the beard before shaving
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toothbrush
small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
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after-shave, after-shave lotion
a fragrant lotion for a man's face after shaving
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Goa powder, araroba, chrysarobin
a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
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aspirin powder, headache powder
a powdered form of aspirin
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baby powder
powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing
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body lotion
lotion applied to the body after bathing
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cold cream, coldcream, face cream, vanishing cream
a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin
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cologne, cologne water, eau de cologne
a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol
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depilator, depilatory, epilator
a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
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Dover's powder
a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration
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electric toothbrush
a toothbrush with an electric motor in the handle that vibrates the head of the brush
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face powder
cosmetic powder for the face
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hand cream
moisturizing cream for the hands
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hand lotion
lotion used to soften the hands
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highlighter
a cosmetic used to highlight the eyes or cheekbones
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lanolin
an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
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make-up, makeup, war paint
cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
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nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish
a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
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nard, spikenard
an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
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pachouli, patchouli, patchouly
a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant
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pencil
a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
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perfumery
perfumes in general
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pomade, pomatum
hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment
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potpourri
a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume
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rose water
perfume consisting of water scented with oil of roses
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sun blocker, sunblock, sunscreen
a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
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bath powder, dusting powder, toilet powder
a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)
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eau de toilette, toilet water
a perfumed liquid lighter than cologne
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astringent, toner
a lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
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instrumentality, instrumentation
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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