toilet-set
Definition
Noun: A "toilet-set" refers to a collection of matching items used for personal grooming and hygiene, typically placed in a bathroom or on a dressing table. It commonly includes a hairbrush, comb, mirror, and sometimes other accessories like a nail file or powder box.
Usage Examples
- (A matching grooming collection.)
- (A historical grooming set.)
Advanced Usage
- "toilet-set" (historical context): In the 19th and early 20th centuries, a toilet-set was often a luxury item, made of materials like silver, porcelain, or wood, and displayed in a lady's boudoir.
- The Victorian toilet-set included a glove stretcher and a hatpin holder. (A comprehensive grooming set from that era.)
Variants and Related Words
Toilet-service (n): a synonym for toilet-set, referring to the same collection of grooming items.
- The hotel provided a toilet-service in each guest room. (A set of toiletries and grooming tools.)
Toiletries (n): products used for personal care, such as soap, shampoo, and deodorant, but not necessarily a matching set.
- She packed her toiletries in a small bag for the trip. (Personal care items.)
Synonyms
- Grooming set: a collection of tools for personal care, such as a brush, comb, and mirror.
- Vanity set: a set of items typically placed on a vanity table for grooming.
Related Idioms
- "Toilet-set" does not have common idioms, but it may appear in descriptions of antique or luxury goods.
- The heirloom toilet-set was passed down through generations. (A family treasure.)
Note: "Toilet-set" is a specific, somewhat dated term; in modern English, "grooming set" or "vanity set" is more common.