toilet paper

[toi-lit pey-per] / ˈtɔɪ lɪt ˌpeɪ pər /

NOUN

bathroom tissue

Synonyms

WEAK

TP toilet roll toilet tissue

Example Sentences

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Long under Washington’s radar, the First Capital Command, known by its Portuguese initials PCC, started out as a disgruntled band of inmates fighting for soap and toilet paper in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Unicharm has been able to recycle these materials into products with less rigorous sanitary requirements, like toilet paper.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

A Costco clerk in Northridge saw people brawling over toilet paper and water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The host noted that Amazon Studios wasn’t nominated for any trophies before asking, “Why isn’t the website I order toilet paper from winning more Oscars?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Some kids like to plug the toilets with big wads of toilet paper, but I don’t suggest you try doing that.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea