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tea towel

noun

: a cloth for drying dishes

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Freshen up your kitchen with functional tea towels from Geometry. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Vintage tea towels are affordable, charming, and versatile for bathrooms or tables. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026 This chocolate brown tea towel will instantly transform your drying rack or oven into a cozy fall corner, ready for whipping up your favorite autumn recipes. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Remove everything from the sink and gently dry using a tea towel. — Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tea towel

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Sep. 2026.

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