as in napkins
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 towels
Best Bedding and Bath Deals This weekend, shoppers will find hundreds of deals in the bed-and-bath categories, including duvet covers, reversible quilts, blackout curtains, bath mats, towels, and so much more.
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The towels started twirling again.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Shaking out the laundry made clothing, sheets, and towels dry more thoroughly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Grab practical picks like extra bath towels for overnight guests or treat yourself to a coveted piece of cookware from Le Creuset before these deals expire.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Some gifts come wrapped in ribbon or a bow, but for Pam Brodsky, the latest birthday present from her son included Champagne, mimosas, and hot towels.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
The late artist’s work would potentially be used on scarves, towels and other items with a purposeful message.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The club also offers six shower suites with towels, bathrobes, slippers, and Grown Alchemist bath products.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
These luxurious, oversized towels will have your home feeling like a five-star hotel with their plush, soft, and absorbent fabric.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The towels started twirling again.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Shaking out the laundry made clothing, sheets, and towels dry more thoroughly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Grab practical picks like extra bath towels for overnight guests or treat yourself to a coveted piece of cookware from Le Creuset before these deals expire.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Some gifts come wrapped in ribbon or a bow, but for Pam Brodsky, the latest birthday present from her son included Champagne, mimosas, and hot towels.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
The late artist’s work would potentially be used on scarves, towels and other items with a purposeful message.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The club also offers six shower suites with towels, bathrobes, slippers, and Grown Alchemist bath products.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
These luxurious, oversized towels will have your home feeling like a five-star hotel with their plush, soft, and absorbent fabric.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towels
handkerchiefs
Noun
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The fans responded by waving their white handkerchiefs, the ultimate sign of disapproval.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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For centuries, islanders lined fishing docks below the castle, waving handkerchiefs at ships setting sail for America.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Towels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towels. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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