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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If there’s still a little residue left, use a paper towel with a bit of Goo Gone to easily wipe away the rest.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Wipe the fruit dry with a clean paper towel to further remove dirt and bacteria.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
Scrape Away Leftover Food Use a rubber spatula or paper towel to remove leftover food from the dishes and cookware.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Just wrap it in a damp paper towel or cloth before putting it in the bag to help keep it moist.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Wipe the fruit dry with a clean paper towel to further remove dirt and bacteria.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
Scrape Away Leftover Food Use a rubber spatula or paper towel to remove leftover food from the dishes and cookware.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Just wrap it in a damp paper towel or cloth before putting it in the bag to help keep it moist.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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