paper towel

noun

: a sheet of soft and thick paper that can soak up liquid and that is used for drying hands, cleaning up spills, etc.
a roll of paper towels

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Dry produce with a clean cloth or paper towel to further reduce bacteria. Eva Flowe july 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 For cucumber slices, store them in an airtight container with a dry paper towel placed at the bottom to absorb excess moisture and help prevent them from becoming slimy. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 Remove the berries from their plastic packaging and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container lined with a paper towel. Anthea Levi, Health, 10 July 2026 The paper towel dispenser was missing from a kitchen hand sink, some seafood was stored above vegetables in the refrigerator and an electrical cord was submerged in water at the three-compartment sink. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paper towel

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“Paper towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20towel. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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