How to Use dish towel in a Sentence

dish towel

noun
  • Rinse out the pan, then dry it with a dish towel.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Use warm water to rinse and dry with a dish towel.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
  • The lyrics were inspired by a dish towel in her mom’s kitchen.
    — Krystal Rodriguez, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Cover the top of the blender with a dish towel in case there’s a spillover.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Be sure to cover the top of your blender with a dish towel in case there’s spillover.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
  • My husband never hangs up the dish towel.
    — Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Cover with a slightly damp dish towel and let rise for 1 hour.
    — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Two additional pairs sat at the ready on a dish towel to his left.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
  • Her husband threw the dish towel on the counter and went into the other room.
    — Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Transfer the spinach to a clean dish towel to squeeze out the excess moisture.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Protecting your hand with a dish towel, flip the skillet and plate over.
    — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Then, dry each apple with a clean dish towel or paper towels.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Inside, Roger popped out of the kitchen, wiping his hands on a dish towel.
    — Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Crafted with love, this dish towel is sure to bring a smile to your friend’s face and brighten up their kitchen space.
    — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Remove the center piece from the lid and cover with a dish towel to keep it from splashing.
    — Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • What is the difference between a dish towel and a kitchen towel?
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Then rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean dish towel or paper towel or let air dry with the lid off.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • With a clean dish towel, dry your board as thoroughly as possible.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 17 Sep. 2024
  • For upholstery stains, make sure to wash away the soap thoroughly with a dish towel soaked in warm water.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
  • For upholstery stains, make sure to wash away the soap thoroughly with a dish towel soaked in warm water.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Try grabbing something cold, such as a freezer pack or a bag of frozen vegetables, and wrap it in a dish towel.
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
  • After soaking, wash the board well with hot soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly with a clean dish towel.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Shake colander a couple of times to remove excess water and turn out onto a clean dish towel.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Use a dish towel to grip an oyster, flat-side up, leaving the narrow, pointed tip where the shells meet exposed.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a clean dish towel on a flat surface to drain for a few minutes.
    — Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with a clean dish towel or paper towels and spread the currants on it to soak up any excess liquid.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Wrap tortillas in clean dish towel and microwave until soft and pliable, about 90 seconds.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • People opt for various safeguards, from wrapping the oyster in a dish towel to wearing work gloves.
    — Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Try making a scarf, dish towel, or pair of mittens before diving into a more meticulous project.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Cover pan with a dish towel and let sit at room temperature until doubled in size, 2 to 3 hours.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 8 May 2023

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