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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of towels
Complimentary beach chairs and towels are available down by the sand, and beach fire set-ups with s’mores and kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available over the summer.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Skin care including daily face towels are also available.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Finally, always wash towels, bedding, and other household linens separate from clothing.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Towel Bars Towel bars can easily look sloppy once a few towels have been haphazardly hung on them.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
So pack wisely—sunscreen, towels, food and water (in a cooler), chairs, and a sun hat are all essential.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
That could mean putting wet, cold towels on parts of a player’s body.
—
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Kitsch Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap This is your sign to ditch cotton bath towels.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Those supplies include water, cooling towels, hats and ice packs.
—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Skin care including daily face towels are also available.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Finally, always wash towels, bedding, and other household linens separate from clothing.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Towel Bars Towel bars can easily look sloppy once a few towels have been haphazardly hung on them.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
So pack wisely—sunscreen, towels, food and water (in a cooler), chairs, and a sun hat are all essential.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
That could mean putting wet, cold towels on parts of a player’s body.
—
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Kitsch Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap This is your sign to ditch cotton bath towels.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Those supplies include water, cooling towels, hats and ice packs.
—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towels
handkerchiefs
Noun
-
It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.
-
Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.
Cite this Entry
“Towels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towels. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
