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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Put the brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with a damp paper towel.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Also, clean the vacuum attachments, including the hose and vents, with a damp microfiber cloth or a moist paper towel.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Wipe away with a paper towel before proceeding.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
An employee wiped their mouth with a paper towel, crumpled it and threw it away, then returned to food prep area without changing gloves or washing hands.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Also, clean the vacuum attachments, including the hose and vents, with a damp microfiber cloth or a moist paper towel.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Wipe away with a paper towel before proceeding.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
An employee wiped their mouth with a paper towel, crumpled it and threw it away, then returned to food prep area without changing gloves or washing hands.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2026.
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