towelette

noun tow·el·ette \ ˌtau̇-(ə-)ˈlet \

Definition of towelette

:a small usually premoistened piece of material used for personal cleansing (as of the hands)

Recent Examples of towelette from the Web

This shimmery clutch full of summer scents in towelette form, Pinrose’s Best Travel Perfume Ever, is the perfect companion for your adventures on the go this week.

— jodie layne, Allure, "What This Week's Horoscope Means for You," 9 July 2017
The donations ranged from bug spray to insect repellent towelettes, insecticide, financial support and educational videos on mosquito bite protection available in 13 languages.

— andres guerra luz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "S.C. Johnson donates $15 million to fight Zika virus," 20 June 2017
The nonwoven fabrics industry is lobbying Congress to reverse a D.C. law that regulates wet wipes — the moist, disposable towelettes that have found an emerging market among adults for whom toilet tissue won’t do.

— jenna portnoy, Washington Post, "To wipe or not to wipe? D.C. is in Congress’ crosshairs over ‘flushability’," 15 June 2017

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