towel

noun

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 Photos shared by the fire department showed firefighters and EMTs administering CPR to the puppies and moving the dogs from the scene, carrying them around in a small plastic tub lined with towels. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 One of them had received a quarterback towel from an equipment manager. — Rashad Alexander august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 At 3rd Culture, visitors will find cushion covers, traditional Turkish linen towels (peshtemals), and lampshades covered in quirky, geometric patterns. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 Overusing detergents and washing towels in water that’s not hot enough can lead to buildup. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for towel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towel
  1. napkin
  2. handkerchief
Noun
  • While formal entertaining is less common today, finding napkin rings, butter pats, and sterling silver tableware is a true treasure.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Spot treating fresh stains with a cloth or napkin dampened with plain water can often get rid of the problem.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of napkin
Noun
  • This flirty Damson Madder handkerchief skirt that’s begging to be styled with a ribbed tank and kitten heels.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fire-resistant clothing should include sturdy shoes, long sleeves and pants, hats, handkerchiefs and high visibility goggles.
    — Hali Smith August 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of handkerchief

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