eau de toilette

noun

eau de toi·lette ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet

plural eaux de toilette ˌō(z)-twä-ˈlet

or eaux de toilettes ˌō(z)-də-twä-ˈlet(s)

or eau de toilettes ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet(s)

: a perfumed liquid containing a lower percentage of fragrant oils than is contained in ordinary perfume or eau de parfum

called also toilet water

Examples of eau de toilette in a Sentence

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Price: $650 Best For: The sophisticated scent-lover who knows an eau de toilette from an eau de parfum (and would never call either a cologne), will appreciate the variety within the set. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024 What's Included: The set includes three eau de toilettes, two candles, and a miniature shower gel and body lotion, all from the Replica collection. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024 McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has been revealed as the star of the latest campaign for Ralph Lauren Fragrances’ Polo Red eau de toilette. —

Ty Gaskins, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 Ralph Lauren Polo Black eau de toilette $105 $89 AMAZON An aromatic mix of iced mango, lemon, and tangerine spiced with sandalwood and sage, Ralph Lauren’s classic is one of Vogue’s all-time favorite colognes for men. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eau de toilette

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, water for washing and dressing

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of eau de toilette was in 1907

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“Eau de toilette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau%20de%20toilette. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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