How to Use paper towel in a Sentence

paper towel

noun
  • Wipe out with a damp rag or paper towel.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Pat the salmon filet dry with a paper towel.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Blot clean with a white cloth or paper towel.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Or, wipe them with a damp paper towel.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • Use a dry cloth or paper towel to wipe away loose soot and dust.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Drain on paper towel and set aside.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Wrap the bag in a thin cloth or paper towel to protect the skin.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Fold a paper towel into a small square and grasp with tongs.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Dump out the soapy water and throw away the paper towel.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Grab a paper towel or a clean cloth, and gently dab the spill.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Grab a paper towel or a clean cloth, and gently dab the spill.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Wipe away loose crumbs and debris with a dry cloth or paper towel.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • If the stain is liquid, blot it with a white cloth or paper towel.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • If wrapped in a dry paper towel, cilantro will stay fresh for up to two weeks in the fridge.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Wipe with a paper towel or air dry upside down.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
  • While the pan is still warm, remove food bits with a paper towel.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Then wipe up the droppings with the paper towel and throw it away.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • Transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • There's even a hook to hang a garbage bag and a paper towel roll holder.
    — Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
  • Lay a clean kitchen towel (or a paper towel) over the omelet.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Drain and dry the chickpeas with a paper towel and place them on a sheet pan.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Some may know it as the paper towel dispenser.
    — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Use a paper towel to wipe off any excess.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t use a paper towel, as the fibers can scratch your lenses.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Use a paper towel to gently blot them dry.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
  • Remove slices from pan and place on paper towel.
    — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Take a clean, soft cloth or paper towel and dampen it with your oil of choice.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Clean grill grate; fold a paper towel into a small square and clap with tongs.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Using a paper towel, rub off skins from poblanos.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025

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