paper towel

noun

: a sheet of soft and thick paper that can soak up liquid and that is used for drying hands, cleaning up spills, etc.

a roll of paper towels

Examples of paper towel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wipe the pan out with a paper towel between and repeat adding butter to the pan and frying with remaining croissants. —Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024

Start with a grill grate, clean it with a stiff wire brush or wooden grill scraper and oil it with a paper towel dipped in oil or a chunk of beef fat. —Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024

Place cuttings in a jar of water or a damp paper towel after cutting to keep them moist. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024

Nelson hid two cameras in paper towel dispensers The cameras were discovered in July 2021 discreetly hidden within paper towel dispensers in bathrooms at a Boy Scout ranch in St. Francois County, located about 80 miles south of St. Louis. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024

Or place four tortillas on a plate, cover them with a damp paper towel, and then microwave them for about 30 seconds. —Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024

Plus, the waterproof coating worked flawlessly—both the wine and the coffee did indeed bead on top of the rug and could be removed with a paper towel, leaving only a bit of dampness behind. —Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024

Bullard explains how properties of gas and air prevent water from soaking the paper towel. —Jodie Valade, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024

To use the tray, place strips of bacon over the bars and cover them with a paper towel. —Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2024