paper towel
noun
: a sheet of soft and thick paper that can soak up liquid and that is used for drying hands, cleaning up spills, etc.
a roll of paper towels
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Cover the jar with a breathable material, like a paper towel, and secure it with a rubber band.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Pat the chicken cutlets dry with a paper towel.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and return it to the stove.
—Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Stains are extremely easily removed with a damp paper towel if they’re caught early, barely leaving a mark.
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Pat the chicken cutlets dry with a paper towel.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and return it to the stove.
—Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Stains are extremely easily removed with a damp paper towel if they’re caught early, barely leaving a mark.
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paper towel
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“Paper towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20towel. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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