toilet-service
Definition
Noun: - A set of toilet articles: "toilet-service" refers to a matching set of items used for personal grooming and makeup, such as a comb, brush, mirror, and containers for cosmetics or perfumes. This term is archaic and primarily historical.
Usage Examples
- (A matching set of grooming items.)
- (A collection of cosmetic accessories.)
Advanced Usage
- "toilet-service" in historical contexts: Often used to describe ornate, decorative sets owned by wealthy individuals in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The lady's toilet-service was displayed on her vanity, showcasing her refined taste. (Her personal grooming set.)
- "toilet-service" as a travel accessory: Sometimes refers to a portable grooming kit for use while traveling.
- He packed his leather toilet-service for the journey, containing a shaving brush and a small mirror. (A travel grooming set.)
Variants and Related Words
- Toilet (n): an older term for the process of dressing and grooming, or a dressing table.
- She spent an hour at her toilet before the ball. (At her dressing table, grooming herself.)
- Toilet-water (n): a scented liquid, similar to cologne or perfume.
- She dabbed a little toilet-water behind her ears. (A light fragrance.)
- Toilet-case (n): a small bag or case for carrying grooming items.
- He carried a toilet-case containing his razor and toothbrush. (A travel grooming bag.)
Synonyms
- Dressing set: a matching collection of grooming tools.
- Grooming kit: a set of items for personal care.
- Vanity set: a decorative set for a dressing table.
Related Idioms
- "toilet-service" is not used in idioms or phrasal verbs, as it is a specific historical term.
Note
- This word is obsolete in modern English, where "toilet" now primarily refers to a bathroom fixture. The term "toilet-service" should be used only in historical or antique contexts.