tea towel

noun

: a cloth for drying dishes

Examples of tea towel in a Sentence

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Trim the courgettes and peel the onion, then, using the coarse side of a box grater, grate them on to a clean tea towel or muslin. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026 There are even hooks for cooking utensils or tea towels. Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025 Cucumbers, once fully dry, should be wrapped in dry paper towels or a dry, clean tea towel. Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025 In the front, find specialized gifts for tea drinkers, including tea towels, tea cups and tea sets, salt and pepper shakers, jewelry and decor. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tea towel

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tea towel was in 1863

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“Tea towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20towel. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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