towel

Definition of towelnext
as in napkin
a piece of cloth used for drying things She dried her hair with a towel. Here's a towel to wipe up the spill.

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Recent Examples of towel Pliny the Younger, a Roman author who witnessed Vesuvius’ infamous eruption, wrote that people tried to protect themselves with objects or pillows secured onto their heads with towels. Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 18 June 2026 Microfiber Cloths Over the last few decades, microfiber towels have become an indispensable part of our lives. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 If stung, the department advises rinsing the area with saltwater, removing any remaining tentacle material with gloves, a plastic card or a thick towel and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or pain increases. Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 The Florsjön wall shelf would be a thoughtful addition to any bathroom that could benefit from more organization—use the hooks to keep towels or your enviable robe rotation off the floor, while housing everyone’s toothbrushes safely on the top shelf. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for towel
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Noun
  • The new accessories collection includes key rings, luggage tags, passport covers, card holders, coasters, placemats, notebook and diary covers, zip pouches, bookmarks, napkin holders, desk accessories and a structured briefcase.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • Two played on the napkin dispenser at the soda station.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Zendaya paired the handkerchief-hem dress with satin pumps.
    Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The plot turns on the mystery of a handkerchief that Othello gives to Desdemona.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

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“Towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towel. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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