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beach towel


beach towel

noun

: a large, usually brightly colored towel made for use at the beach

Full Definition of BEACH TOWEL

:  a very large usually brightly colored towel designed for use at the beach
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First Known Use of BEACH TOWEL

1958

Rhymes with BEACH TOWEL

barn owl, barred owl, elf owl, horned owl, night owl, screech owl, tea towel

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