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 Second, the paper towel absorbs that loosened grease and oil. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024 Cover them with another paper towel and dry them thoroughly—Savage emphasizes this step to prevent any blondie breakage. Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 12 July 2024 Remove stickers from glass and metal: Applying a small amount of acetone to a cloth or paper towel can help remove stickers from glass and metal surfaces without causing damage. Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024 Here are some tips: Remove the berries from their plastic packaging and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container lined with a paper towel. Anthea Levi, Health, 7 Aug. 2024 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 13 Sep. 2024.

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