kitchen towel
noun
1
British
: soft paper that is used for cleaning, wiping up liquid, etc. : paper towel
2
: a usually flat-weave, lint-free towel for use in a kitchen, as for drying washed dishes
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For better stability, put a kitchen towel on the counter under a cutting board to keep it from sliding, and fill a small bowl of water to reapply to the stone during use.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Drain well and squeeze dry using a clean kitchen towel.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Let rest at room temperature, covered by a clean, wet kitchen towel or cloth, at least 20 minutes.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Just spread it on a kitchen towel to thaw before proceeding.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Drain well and squeeze dry using a clean kitchen towel.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Let rest at room temperature, covered by a clean, wet kitchen towel or cloth, at least 20 minutes.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Just spread it on a kitchen towel to thaw before proceeding.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kitchen towel
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“Kitchen towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchen%20towel. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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