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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An easy way to tame the paper is with toilet paper or paper towel tubes.
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Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Then, follow the paper towel test tips above to determine how well the seeds sprout.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Lay a clean kitchen towel (or a paper towel) over the omelet.
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Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Then, follow the paper towel test tips above to determine how well the seeds sprout.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Lay a clean kitchen towel (or a paper towel) over the omelet.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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