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Today you can go to a gas station and find the cash register open and the toilets locked. They must think toilet paper is worth more than money.
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Meaning of "toilet paper" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TOILET PAPER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOILET PAPER

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determiner
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Toilet paper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TOILET PAPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

toilet paper

Toilet paper

Toilet paper is a soft tissue paper product primarily used for the cleaning of the anus to remove fecal material after defecation or to remove remaining droplets of urine from the genitals after urination, and acts as a layer of protection for the hands during this process. It is typically sold as a long strip of perforated paper wrapped around a paperboard core, to be stored in a dispenser adjacent to a toilet. Most modern toilet paper in the developed world is designed to decompose in septic tanks, whereas some other bathroom and facial tissues are not. Toilet paper can be one-, two- or three-ply, or even thicker, meaning that it is either a single sheet or multiple sheets placed back-to-back to make it thicker, softer, stronger and more absorbent. The use of paper for such hygiene purposes has been recorded in China in the 6th century AD, with specifically manufactured toilet paper being mass-produced in the 14th century. Modern commercial toilet paper originated in the 19th century, with a patent for roll-based dispensers being made in 1883.

Definition of toilet paper in the English dictionary

The definition of toilet paper in the dictionary is thin absorbent paper, often wound in a roll round a cardboard cylinder, used for cleaning oneself after defecation or urination.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOILET PAPER

toiler
toilet
toilet bag
toilet bowl
toilet case
toilet cubicle
toilet humour
toilet requisites
toilet roll
toilet seat
toilet set
toilet soap
toilet table
toilet tissue
toilet training
toilet water
toilet-train
toiletries
toiletry
toilette

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOILET PAPER

art paper
briefing paper
brown paper
carbonless paper
discussion paper
filter paper
graph paper
letter paper
music paper
newspaper
on paper
order paper
paper
recycled paper
sandpaper
skyscraper
term paper
tissue paper
wallpaper
white paper
wrapping paper

Synonyms and antonyms of toilet paper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «toilet paper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOILET PAPER

Find out the translation of toilet paper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of toilet paper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «toilet paper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卫生纸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

papel higiénico
570 millions of speakers

English

toilet paper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टॉयलेट पेपर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وَرَقُ الـمِرْحَاض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

туалетная бумага
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

papel higiênico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টয়লেট পেপার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

papier hygiénique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tisu tandas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Toilettenpapier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トイレットペーパー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화장지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

tisu WC
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giấy vệ sinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கழிப்பறை காகிதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टॉयलेट पेपर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tuvalet kağıdı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

carta igienica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

papier toaletowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

туалетний папір
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hârtie igienică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χαρτί τουαλέτας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

toiletpapier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

toalettpapper
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

toalettpapir
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of toilet paper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOILET PAPER»

The term «toilet paper» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.980 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOILET PAPER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «toilet paper» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «toilet paper» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about toilet paper

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10 QUOTES WITH «TOILET PAPER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word toilet paper.
1
Moran Atias
I left Israel to work as a model, to just make money - I didn't care if I was doing an ad for toilet paper or diapers, I just really wanted to allow myself to go to school, to go to university without waitressing, because when I'm in a school environment I just really like to study and have the best grades and learn as much as I can.
2
Joey Bishop
Today you can go to a gas station and find the cash register open and the toilets locked. They must think toilet paper is worth more than money.
3
Sloane Crosley
I can say with a solid degree of authority that I am a selfish person. I spontaneously forget the names of more people than not, unless I want to make out with them. I will take the last square of toilet paper off the roll without thinking twice. I tip taxi drivers so poorly I'm amazed none of them have run over my foot while speeding off.
4
Lou Ferrigno
I have the largest collection of Hulk memorabilia in the world - everything from toilet paper, wallpaper, bicycles - all boxed up at my house in Northern California. I've had it for so long, I think it might be time to sell it.
5
Mark Fuhrman
I don't think many people understand what racism is. The intellectuals use it like toilet paper; it's something they can use. It's not something they live.
6
Michel Gondry
I've always loved 3D. In fact, as a kid, I was exposed to 3D at an early age because my grandfather was a specialist of 3D in cinematheques. And then my cousin put it in 'Science of Sleep' with toilet paper tube cities. But he was a specialist and I always wanted to do something in 3D.
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Edward P. Jones
I have said with as much sincerity as I can muster that if I were thrown into a dungeon with a sentence of one hundred years, with my only company being an illiterate guard who came twice a day with meals but who never spoke, I would still write - on coarse toilet paper in the dark if I could spare it.
8
George Lindsey
It's not hard to tell we was poor - when you saw the toilet paper dryin' on the clothesline.
9
Joel Madden
I like getting toilet paper thrown at me.
10
Alan Moore
I really can't be bothered going to a barber. And shaving every morning, that's nightmarish. I spent my teenage years covered in tiny little bits of toilet paper.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOILET PAPER»

Discover the use of toilet paper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to toilet paper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
What Did We Use Before Toilet Paper?: 200 Curious Questions ...
A witty tome of trivia aims to captivate and surprise readers by answering such questions as: Why is New York called the Big Apple?
Andrew Thompson, 2010
2
The Toilet Paper Tigers
When his Little League team gets a coach who knows nothing about baseball, seventh grader Corey is dismayed to see the team taken over by the coach's pushy twelve-year-old granddaughter.
Gordon Korman, 1995
3
The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur: The Tell-it-like-it-is Guide ...
Whether you’re just starting out or have been at it for years, the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur's "get real", actionable approach to business is a much-needed swift kick in the pants.
Mike Michalowicz, 2008
4
Toilet Paper People
A compilation of short stories created by Cherry Tigris over a period of 2 years.
Christy Knight, Cherry Tigris, 2011
5
There's No Toilet Paper... on the Road Less Traveled: The ...
A compendium of humorous travel writing includes contributions from Bill Bryson, Steve Martin, Dave Barry, Art Buchwald, David Letterman, Paul Theroux, and others, presenting stories about everything from surviving in a nudist camp to ...
Doug Lansky, 2005
6
Emergency Toilet Paper
I did that when I was a kid and I knew it was funny... Just knew it! So why the hell did I get grounded?!" "Emergency Toilet Paper" digs into the mind of the sportsman and pulls out all the goo that makes us, umm, "special".
Gary J. Rush, 2004
7
Toilet Paper Mummy
Icky Ricky finds his way into all sorts of messes, from having a sleepover on the ceiling, to launching his pet hot dog into his father's toolbox, to being shot with his favorite food, Cheese-in-a-Can.
‎2013
8
Bum Fodder: An Absorbing History of Toilet Paper
This is the hidden history of an invention that we use every day but seldom dare to speak of.
Richard Smyth, 2012
9
The Great Toilet Paper Caper
Hoping to break the record for the world's largest toilet-paper roll, Spencer enlists the help of his enthusiastic classmates, and soon his entire town is rolling in all the fun. Original.
Gary Hogg, 1997
10
Which Way Do I Hang the Toilet Paper???
Relationships have a long list of the "little things" that tend to annoy the other partner, roommate, sibling...whatever the case may be. Little things can multiply into big problems which is why you need this book.
Timothy J. Evans, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOILET PAPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term toilet paper is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cyclist Burns Used Toilet Paper, Starts Forest Fire
On Wednesday, a cyclist traveling through the Hulls Gulch Reserve in Boise, Idaho, started a 73-acre fire when he burned the toilet paper he used after pooping ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
2
These gorgeous wedding dresses made from toilet paper will blow …
For some women, it's the stuff wedding dresses are made of. This week in New York City, 10 designers showed off their toilet paper wedding gowns in a runway ... «Today.com, Jun 15»
3
One Direction star Liam Payne posts Niall Horan's car number plate …
Covering the vehicle in toilet paper and various items including a rake, teddy bear and a dustbin; the 1D singers could barely contain their glee as they pranked ... «mirror.co.uk, May 15»
4
Paper towels, toilet paper latest uses for wheat straw
A company plans to roll out a new line of tissues and paper towels this month that incorporates wheat straw and bamboo, which it hopes will provide a rapidly ... «Chicago Tribune, Apr 15»
5
Ending The Over-Under Debate On Toilet Paper
Journalist Owen Williams thinks he's found the right way to hang toilet paper. He tweeted a picture of the first TP patent. The drawings, from 1891, show the ... «NPR, Mar 15»
6
Howie Mandel Targeted for Epic Toilet Paper Prank
To pull off the prank, Atwood had over four thousand rolls of toilet paper trucked to Mandel's home in a L.A. gated community, while the comic wasn't home. «ABC News, Mar 15»
7
Why milk, bread and toilet paper when it snows?
As for the toilet paper? Montanez had a theory that a line in the story referring to folks being advised to make sure they cooperated by "buying what they need.". «CNN, Jan 15»
8
Police use toilet paper roll to link Uniontown man to pizza shop …
Uniontown Police charged a man who used a note written on toilet paper to rob a pizza shop employee after finding a roll in his bathroom with indentations ... «Tribune-Review, Dec 14»
9
'Stockpile toilet paper!' Japanese urged to buy more tissues to avoid …
The government and toilet paper manufacturers companies are joining forces with the PR slogan “Let's stockpile toilet paper!” as part of Disaster Prevention Day ... «RT, Sep 14»
10
Court docs: Baby found in trash can had toilet paper wrapped …
According to court documents, the baby had toilet paper wrapped tightly around his neck. “The toilet tissue was wrapped approximately 15 times” around, court ... «Fox 59, Aug 14»

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