towel
1tow·el
noun \ˈtau̇(-ə)l\Definition of TOWEL
: an absorbent cloth or paper for wiping or drying
Examples of TOWEL
- She dried her hair with a towel.
- Here's a towel to wipe up the spill.
Origin of TOWEL
Middle English towaille, from Anglo-French tuaille, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German dwahila towel; akin to Old High German dwahan to wash
First Known Use: 13th century
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