towel

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 on the Web The Padres fans were, instead, the portrait of strength and sportsmanship, roaring and waving yellow towels until finally howling themselves hoarse when Tanner Scott struck out Shohei Ohtani looking in the eighth inning to end the Dodgers’ best last chance. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 Under Chung’s keen eye, hotel towels, airport felt, car seat covers, and old sofas are all valuable commodities. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Prime Day Home Deals Mattresses, pillows, towels, and more home items are up to 61% off. Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024 The soft towels are made with super-fine cotton and are extra fluffy, giving your home a hotel-quality experience. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for towel 

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“Towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towel. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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