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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Grab a beach towel and sunscreen and prepare to dance as three local bands will perform at White Bear Lake County Park for an annual event to raise money to provide food to neighbors in need, according to the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 28 July 2025 How to do it: Lay a beach towel on the floor (or on a bed) and have one partner lie on their stomach, with their hips slightly raised using a pillow or rolled towel. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 June 2025 Here are 33 of our fave stripy beach towel nails to inspire you for summer vacation. Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 July 2025 Despite all the logistical difficulties — like the functionality of the shark — and the long shooting schedule as a result, Spielberg vowed not to throw in the beach towel. Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 June 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 21 Aug. 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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