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TOILET ARTICLES
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
Synonyms:
toilet articles; toiletry
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("toilet articles" is a kind of...):
instrumentality; instrumentation (an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "toilet articles"):
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)
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)
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)
lotion (any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin)
hair mousse; mousse (toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling)
essence; perfume (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)
gel; hair gel (jellylike substance used in hair styling)
toothbrush (small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth)
