towel

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 Aranda family still has some needs on its list, including car repairs, a washer and dryer, bunk beds, dishes, cups, silverware, sheets and towels — anything for a new home. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Dec. 2024 The towel also has a snapping loop to hang dry on the go. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024 Pro tip: Pat skin dry with a white towel after rinsing, as benzoyl peroxide can discolor fabric. Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024 Your father-in-law will appreciate the feel of a warm towel post-shower. Neha Tandon, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for towel 

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“Towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towel. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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