towel

noun

Definition of towelnext
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 of towel Cleaning With Vinegar And Baking Soda For tougher baked-on greasy residue, lay the racks on towels on a countertop or floor, in the tub, or on a clean outdoor surface. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Lamb checked out of the room the next day, and a housekeeper found three large trash bags filled with bloody towels and linens that were also soiled with human waste, according to the report. — David Goodhue august 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 After removal, gently hit the flower heads on a clean towel to release the seeds. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Nothing beats the feeling of crisp, fresh white sheets and fluffy white towels, those mini bottles of shampoo and plastic-wrapped bars of tiny soap. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for towel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towel
  1. napkin
  2. handkerchief
Noun
  • Scott London Chester Designed by Jason Anderholm Chester began as a napkin sketch, created by Jason Anderholm, who went from electrician to showman.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Others may require you to do a little back-of-the-napkin math, says Jon Lapp, a CFP with Haven Financial Advisors.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of napkin
Noun
  • His right hand, wrapped in a handkerchief and appearing as though injured, held a revolver.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This flirty Damson Madder handkerchief skirt that’s begging to be styled with a ribbed tank and kitten heels.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of handkerchief

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“Towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towel. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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