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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Ultra-creamy varieties like triple-crème or goat cheese can be stored in their original packaging or transferred to cheese paper, wax paper, or parchment paper, with a damp paper towel at the bottom to help retain freshness.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
This can be done by rinsing or wiping the board with a dishcloth or paper towel.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
To accomplish this, place the pit in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Through its software, Flexport has helped companies like Brawny paper towel maker Georgia-Pacific and baby food maker Gerber streamline their supply chains.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
This can be done by rinsing or wiping the board with a dishcloth or paper towel.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
To accomplish this, place the pit in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Through its software, Flexport has helped companies like Brawny paper towel maker Georgia-Pacific and baby food maker Gerber streamline their supply chains.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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“Paper towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20towel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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