Synonyms of towels

towels

noun

plural of towel

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

• napkins
• handkerchiefs
• tissues
• serviettes
• towelettes
• hankies
• kerchiefs
• bandannas

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of towels

Zingara Vintage is the place for beachy finds; owner Erin Silver also turns vintage YSL and Pendleton towels into one-of-a-kind pieces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Some towels take longer to dry because of the material they’re made with, which can cause unwanted smells to build up faster than others. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

No matter, seconds later Scott's corner threw multiple towels in the ring to stop the fight. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Make-Up Removing Wipes Larger microfiber towels also work well for making reusable makeup removal pads. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026

The shelter is also asking for donations, Greer said, including towels, blankets, bedding and treats. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Video recorded by neighbors shows the aftermath of the shooting, including what appears to be gauze, bloody towels and rubber gloves. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

That means my greasy microfiber cloths do get washed with my cotton drying towels, along with oven mitts, linen napkins, and the seat pads for my counter stools (my kids somehow manage to trash them every week). — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026

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