toilet paper

Also TP,

[toi-lit pey-per]

noun

1. Also called bathroom tissue. Also called toilet tissue,. a soft, lightweight, sanitized paper used in bathrooms for personal cleansing after elimination.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to cover a house, a tree, or other structure, usually on someone’s home property, with strips of toilet paper, as a prank.

   Toilet papering the chief of police’s car was a risky choice—you’re going to get fined for littering or trespassing if he catches you.

toilet paper

noun

1. thin absorbent paper, often wound in a roll round a cardboard cylinder ( toilet roll ), used for cleaning oneself after defecation or urination

Word History and Origins

Origin of toilet paper¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The newspaper at hand is the Toledo Truth Teller, sharing space with the toilet paper division.

From Los Angeles Times

No detail, down to the team’s toilet paper, is too small.

From Los Angeles Times

Well, he used to sell cardboard and toilet paper, and he’s a nepo baby with a journalism degree.

From Los Angeles Times

The boxes include sanitary towels, nappies, toilet paper, deodorant and washing up liquid and cost around £25 each.

From BBC

He’s even selfishly hoarded toilet paper in his fancy adobe estate.

From Los Angeles Times