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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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The dog began worrying the hole in the beach towel again. Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025 Inside the vehicle, Simpson saw a beach towel on the front seat. Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 In one snap, the Bangtan Boys pose for the camera as the sun sets over the water, Jin flashing a peace sign while Jimin stands with a beach towel wrapped around his shoulders. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025 Yet between the polka dots, beach towel stripes and Italian summer designs, a modern spin on our favorite minimalist style is starting to emerge. Mica Ricketts, Refinery29, 10 Aug. 2025 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 Dec. 2025.

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beach towel

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