towel

noun

Definition of towelnext
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 While towel-like options and flatwoven rugs are most common, plush materials aren’t the only option. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 McBride said Robinson's DNA was found on the towel and the rifle, and similar ammunition was found at his home. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Improve Balance There’s also evidence that toe exercises, such as gripping your toes or scrunching a towel with your toes, can improve your balance. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026 In subsequent messages included in charging documents, Robinson referenced engraving bullets and leaving his rifle wrapped in a towel. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for towel
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  1. napkin
  2. handkerchief
Noun
  • An iconic food in Minnesota, the Juicy Lucy is a three-napkin burger famous is for its molten cheese center.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 June 2026
  • Just do not wear leather on the bottom half, lest your napkin slide off, too.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of napkin
Noun
  • Some were seen drying their eyes with handkerchiefs in a Reuters live video of the scene.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • The day after the ceremony, photos circulated online of an ivory handkerchief embroidered with lace that was handed out to the wedding guests.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026
Definition of handkerchief

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