tea towel

noun

: a cloth for drying dishes

Examples of tea towel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shake loosely to remove as much water as possible, then pat dry with a paper towel or tea towel to remove excess water. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024 From tea towels to warm winter apparel, this shop caters to those lovers of the finer things in life. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 Bring in the holiday vibes with the Festive AF tea towel. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023 One towel features a playful bunny standing over colorful spring flowers, while the other tea towel features flowers only. Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024 Cut into even-width slices and set on a clean, lint-free tea towel ($23 for 10, Amazon). Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024 In Essex, the widow of the late chairman of Foyles bookstore spotted an original Winnie-the-Pooh sketch wrapped in a tea towel at the back of a cellar drawer. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023 Or, fold the cookie into a tea towel, secure it with a ribbon and then place it in a box. Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023 On her Instagram Story, Kris showed off her Santa Claus tea towels and plaid dutch ovens that adorned her stove, along with a delicate wreath hanging above. 12 of 51 2022: Kim Kardashian's Christmas Tree Look familiar? Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023

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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 16 Apr. 2024.

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