beach towel

noun

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

Examples of beach towel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your trusty beach towel is a magnet for sunscreen, chlorine, sand, and extra moisture—all of which can build up within fibers over time. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

While lounging on a beach towel, Simpson, who recently celebrated her 46th birthday, rocked a tiny polka-dot bikini and a plunging diamond necklace that gave her swimwear an elegant finishing touch. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Sand-proof beach towel sizes Sand-proof beach towels are available in various sizes. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beach towel

• avowal
• bowel
• dowel
• howel
• howell
• vowel
• disavowal

Kids Definition

beach towel

noun

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