tea towel

noun

: a cloth for drying dishes

Examples of tea towel in a Sentence

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Instead, Cardozo recommends placing a tea towel in the sink, washing the crystal in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and polishing it with a lint-free towel. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025 On her Instagram Story, Kris showed off her Santa Claus tea towels and plaid Dutch ovens that adorned her stove, along with a delicate wreath hanging above. 12 of 41 2022: Kim Kardashian's Christmas Tree Look familiar? Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 Don’t rule out regifting if, say, someone gave you a set of tea towels as a hostess gift that wasn’t your style. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 Promptly dry the pan with a paper towel or lint-free tea towel. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tea towel 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tea towel was in 1863

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“Tea towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20towel. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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