eau de toilette

noun eau de toi·lette \ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet\

plural eaux de toilette \ˌō(z)-\ or eaux de toi·lettes \ˌō(z)-də-twä-ˈlet(s)\ or eau de toi·lettes \ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet(s)\

Definition of EAU DE TOILETTE

: a perfumed liquid containing a lower percentage of fragrant oils than is contained in ordinary perfume or eau de parfum —called also toilet water

French, literally, water for washing and dressing

First Known Use: 1907

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