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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Through its software, Flexport has helped companies like Brawny paper towel maker Georgia-Pacific and baby food maker Gerber streamline their supply chains.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Plus, don’t underestimate the power of a sleek chrome paper towel holder to liven up those bare kitchen counters.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
Better to wrap truffles in a dry paper towel or two before placing that parcel in a glass jar in the fridge to maintain quality and prolong use.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Drain well and dry on absorbent paper towel.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Plus, don’t underestimate the power of a sleek chrome paper towel holder to liven up those bare kitchen counters.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
Better to wrap truffles in a dry paper towel or two before placing that parcel in a glass jar in the fridge to maintain quality and prolong use.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Drain well and dry on absorbent paper towel.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Paper towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20towel. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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