his-and-her

or his-and-hers

[ hiz-uhn-hur ]

adjective

1. denoting two matching or identical items, one intended for use by a male and the other by a female:

   his-and-her towels in the bathroom; his-and-her sweatshirts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of his-and-her¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

It’s thought that the warriors emerged in the 17th century, and were part of a heavily female social organization that included lots of wives and his-and-her sides of the palatial compound.

From New York Times

They posted photos of that message and another wedding telegram on Twitter, along with the his-and-her Hello Kitty dolls that were delivered with the notes.

From New York Times

They became the most talked about couple in the celebrity world in the early 2000s, with his-and-her luxury cars and a large 6.1-carat pink diamond engagement ring for Lopez.

From Reuters

I was folding new towels and remembered someone had bought us his-and-her towels on our wedding day.

From New York Times

Instead of matching towels, we have his-and-her memoirs.

From Washington Post