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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Yet teachers and parents complain that schools sometimes run out of basic materials like toilet paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

Kimberly-Clark, which makes Kleenex tissues and Cottonelle toilet paper, agreed in November to buy Kenvue in a more than $40 million deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

“I’on’t know,” Ernie said, trying his best to unravel the toilet paper from his hands.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds