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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Drain on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, then pat dry.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Cover bowl with a kitchen towel; let sit 5 minutes.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Beyond just looking stylish and having an interesting texture, a waffle weave pattern on a kitchen towel actually serves a few functional purposes as well.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Drain, wrap in kitchen towel and chill in plastic bag.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Cover bowl with a kitchen towel; let sit 5 minutes.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Beyond just looking stylish and having an interesting texture, a waffle weave pattern on a kitchen towel actually serves a few functional purposes as well.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Drain, wrap in kitchen towel and chill in plastic bag.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
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“Kitchen towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchen%20towel. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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