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
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.
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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
These exclusive discounts include up to 47 percent off absorbent towels, fluffy blankets, storage solutions, candle warmers, and so much more.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Your bath towels and stinky socks should probably be washed in warm.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
There are bright blue and green swim shorts with hexagonal prints, silk resort shirts, a jacquard shorts and shirt set, rash guards and matching beach bags and towels.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 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
Nicholson placed his father’s body in a small bathroom and used towels to block the bottom of the door to keep blood from seeping out, Porter said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
But bed linens and towels are meant for indoor use.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 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
Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
These exclusive discounts include up to 47 percent off absorbent towels, fluffy blankets, storage solutions, candle warmers, and so much more.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Your bath towels and stinky socks should probably be washed in warm.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
There are bright blue and green swim shorts with hexagonal prints, silk resort shirts, a jacquard shorts and shirt set, rash guards and matching beach bags and towels.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 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
Nicholson placed his father’s body in a small bathroom and used towels to block the bottom of the door to keep blood from seeping out, Porter said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
But bed linens and towels are meant for indoor use.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 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
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 4 Nov. 2025.
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