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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For thin, pooling substances, use a rag or paper towel to blot up the substance. Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 Or line an airtight container with paper towels and spread blueberries in layers in the container with a paper towel between each. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Dry produce with a clean cloth or paper towel to further reduce bacteria. Eva Flowe july 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 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, 10 July 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 29 Jul. 2026.

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