How to Use tea towel in a Sentence

tea towel

noun
  • Drape tea towel over bowl; keep in a warm place for two hours.
    — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2018
  • Have a large plate covered with a clean tea towel next to the stove.
    — Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020
  • Drain, and then dry the potatoes very well with a clean tea towel.
    — Washington Post, 17 June 2021
  • They’re covered with tea towels and kitchen clothes.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
  • Briefly rinse berries with cold water, then lay them out on a clean tea towel.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 16 July 2020
  • After about a week, rinse the seeds and spread them out on a tea towel to dry.
    — Malia Wollan, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Set the leeks aside on paper towels or a clean tea towel to dry.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Meanwhile, place a clean tea towel on a work surface.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Take a tea towel, napkin, or some other strong sack and fill with ice.
    — Tucker Westbrook, Town & Country, 15 Apr. 2015
  • There are even hooks for cooking utensils or tea towels.
    — Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Remove the tea towel and add the salt, vanilla, and non-dairy milk.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Place a wire rack near the stove or line a large plate with a clean tea towel or paper towels.
    — Washington Post, 19 May 2021
  • Wet a paper towel or tea towel, and wring out most of the water.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a tea towel or a large plate and set in a warm place.
    — Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Promptly dry the pan with a paper towel or lint-free tea towel.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Promptly dry the pan with a paper towel or lint-free tea towel.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Cover the bowl with a tea towel and set aside for at least 24 hours and up to six weeks.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Promptly dry the pan with a paper towel or lint-free tea towel.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Promptly dry the pan with a paper towel or lint-free tea towel.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Once heated and charred, remove the tortilla to a clean tea towel and wrap to keep warm.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Our first round of cloth napkins was dollar store tea towels cut in half with pinking shears.
    — Alison Sherwood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2019
  • Strain through a clean tea towel or nut milk bag ($14, Amazon).
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Wrap it in a tea towel or a handkerchief, and place your phone on it for about a minute, then pop it off again.
    — Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 20 July 2022
  • Dry the leaves in a salad spinner and store them on a tea towel until later.
    — Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
  • All books, patterns, mugs, tea towels and yarns are 20 percent off.
    — Mary Mooney, OregonLive.com, 27 Mar. 2018
  • Place a clean tea towel or 4 paper towels on top of the pan and fit the lid on tightly.
    — Megan Marples, CNN, 19 Mar. 2021
  • Or, fold the cookie into a tea towel, secure it with a ribbon and then place it in a box.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Gather the ends of the tea towel and twist hard over a bowl to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
    — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Cover with a tea towel and allow dough to rest for 15 minutes.
    — Gretchen McKay, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024
  • From tea towels to warm winter apparel, this shop caters to those lovers of the finer things in life.
    — Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024

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