toweling

1 of 2

noun

tow·​el·​ing ˈtau̇-(ə-)liŋ 

variants or towelling

: a cotton or linen fabric often used for making towels

toweling

2 of 2

present participle of towel entry 2

Examples of toweling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Long overlooked, toweling has really grown into a burgeoning contemporary category. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026

The capsule collection of men’s beach, resort and swimwear includes shirts, shorts, swim shorts and accessories in Italian linen, silk and toweling. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

The plush terry toweling is ultra-absorbent while still maintaining a sleek design. — Madison Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2024

The Wovey line will appeal to those who prefer a more cozy, plush toweling-off experience and a heftier feel, offering a very different tactile experience than the Waffle towels but with the same level of quality and functionality. — Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2023

For her spring 2022 collection, the French designer Marine Serre, a champion of upcycling, made old tabletop linens, toweling and even cutlery into neat suiting and jewelry that was one of the hits of Paris Fashion Week. — New York Times, 3 Jan. 2022

In the second shot, the Working Girl star reposted a paparazzi pic, featuring her toweling off after a swim. — Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2021

Remove paper toweling; stand each ear on its stem end (slice to create a flat bottom) and carefully cut lengthwise with a heavy-bladed knife. — Star Tribune, 14 July 2021

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1583, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

toweling

noun

tow·​el·​ing

variants or towelling

ˈtau̇-(ə-)liŋ 

: material for towels