Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toiletry

/ˈtɔɪlɪtɹi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.08 in modern English

Syllables: toi-let-ry
IPA: /ˈtɔɪlɪtɹi/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any item used for personal hygiene or grooming (for one's toilet).

Etymology

Etymology tree Middle French toilettebor. English toilet Middle English -re, -ri, -rie, -ry, -rye English -ry English toiletry From toilet + -ry.

Inflected Forms

toiletries (plural)

Phrases

toiletry bag toiletry kit

Frequently Paired Words

:Category:Makeup W:Toiletry

Synonyms

toiletry toilet articles

Questions

How do you pronounce toiletry?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɔɪlɪtɹi/.
What does toiletry mean?: Any item used for personal hygiene or grooming (for one's toilet).
Where does toiletry come from?: Etymology tree Middle French toilettebor. English toilet Middle English -re, -ri, -rie, -ry, -rye English -ry English toiletry From toilet + -ry.

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