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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Place any smaller cucumber slices in a glass or reusable plastic container with a paper towel inside to help soak up moisture.
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Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The backroom handwash sink didn’t have a paper towel of mechanical hand dryer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Check on it occasionally to ensure the paper towel remains moist.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
To avoid the damage, always dry the cast-iron cookware with a dry cloth or paper towel once you’re done cleaning.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
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Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The backroom handwash sink didn’t have a paper towel of mechanical hand dryer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Check on it occasionally to ensure the paper towel remains moist.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
To avoid the damage, always dry the cast-iron cookware with a dry cloth or paper towel once you’re done cleaning.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
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“Paper towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20towel. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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