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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After thawing briefly at room temperature, pop cookies into the microwave on a microwave-safe plate, lightly covered with a damp paper towel to keep them from drying out.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
What everyday household item can rouse more emotions than the humble paper towel?
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
Gently remove each lychee from the can and set them on a paper towel to dry slightly.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Dry the melon with a clean paper towel.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
What everyday household item can rouse more emotions than the humble paper towel?
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
Gently remove each lychee from the can and set them on a paper towel to dry slightly.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Dry the melon with a clean paper towel.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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 5 Nov. 2025.
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