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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Lightly wrap the lettuce in a clean dish towel (or paper towel) to absorb any excess moisture during storage.
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Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Excess moisture can accelerate spoilage so place the cucumbers on a paper towel or keep them in a breathable container.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Toilet Tube/Box Dispensers Stuff empty toilet paper tubes or paper towel rolls with soft treats (peanut butter or cream cheese).
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The paper towel dispenser at the rear handwashing station was empty.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Excess moisture can accelerate spoilage so place the cucumbers on a paper towel or keep them in a breathable container.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Toilet Tube/Box Dispensers Stuff empty toilet paper tubes or paper towel rolls with soft treats (peanut butter or cream cheese).
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The paper towel dispenser at the rear handwashing station was empty.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Paper towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20towel. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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