towelette

noun

tow·​el·​ette ˌtau̇-(ə-)ˈlet How to pronounce towelette (audio)
: a small usually premoistened piece of material used for personal cleansing (as of the hands)

Examples of towelette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The detritus is global: a Russian pouch of dry milk, good for infants ages 6 to 12 months; a Chinese towelette; Mexican pesos. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2024 Each pack comes with six towelettes that have enough self tanner for one application. Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 Since towelettes are ideal for on-the-go use, development time is important to keep in mind. Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 These towelettes were created to leave skin with a clean slate, eliminating even the most stubborn waterproof makeup. Erin Michelle Newberg, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for towelette 

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of towelette was in 1902

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“Towelette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/towelette. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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