beach towel

noun

: a very large usually brightly colored towel designed for use at the beach

Examples of beach towel in a Sentence

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Shaking out your beach towel will spray neighbors with a layer of sand, so be aware of which way the wind is blowing and shake your towel off somewhere that won’t leave anyone receiving an unexpected shower of sand. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 This month’s nail trends feel less prim-and-proper and more playful—think vivid colors and striking patterns that look like they’ve been pulled straight from a vibrant beach towel, fruit stand, or a sunset. Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 18 June 2026 Plus, on a practical level, the style fits everything from your sunscreen to a beach towel, sunglasses, and a dishy summer read. Aaron Royce, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Nobody relaxes while tracking every espresso, beach towel, and tip. Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for beach towel

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beach towel was in 1919

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“Beach towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20towel. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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beach towel

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