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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Yes, there was pink liquid and that eerie neck, but disposable gloves and a few squares of paper towel helped a lot.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
With a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
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.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
There may be no true answer for which paper towel brand is the most LGBTQ+ inclusive.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
With a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
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.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
There may be no true answer for which paper towel brand is the most LGBTQ+ inclusive.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 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 12 Nov. 2025.
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