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

Examples of paper towel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leafy greens hold up in an airtight container with a paper towel to absorb moisture. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Once cut, store summer squash in an airtight container lined with a dry paper towel to absorb excess moisture and help prevent it from becoming slimy. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Before buying her condo in Giulianova, Puliti would rest kitchen utensils on a paper towel while cooking. — Mark Marino, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Wrap the rosemary sprigs in a slightly damp paper towel, then place it in a plastic bag or airtight container, says Dawson. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for paper towel

• disavowal
• avowal
• bowel
• dowel
• howel
• howell
• vowel