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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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.
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Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Shape the dough into a ball, transfer it to a greased bowl, and cover the bowl with a kitchen towel.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
To keep your cutting board from wobbling, place a damp paper or kitchen towel under the board to keep it in from shifting.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Once washed, make sure to dry properly with a kitchen towel and store in a colander-style container to prevent any leftover drops pooling and spoiling your food.
—Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
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Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Shape the dough into a ball, transfer it to a greased bowl, and cover the bowl with a kitchen towel.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
To keep your cutting board from wobbling, place a damp paper or kitchen towel under the board to keep it in from shifting.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Once washed, make sure to dry properly with a kitchen towel and store in a colander-style container to prevent any leftover drops pooling and spoiling your food.
—Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Kitchen towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchen%20towel. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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