towel

[ˈtaʊəl]

towel Definition

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping.

Using towel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "towel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She grabbed a towel to dry her hands.

• Example

  He wrapped the towel around his waist after showering.

• Example

  I spilled water on the floor and used a towel to clean it up.

towel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for towel

• cloth
• rag
• wipe
• handkerchief

Phrases with towel

• throw in the towel

  to give up or quit, especially after a long struggle or challenge

  Example

  After years of trying to make it as an actor, he finally threw in the towel and pursued a different career.

• dish towel

  a towel used specifically for drying dishes

  Example

  She hung the dish towel over the oven handle to dry.

• beach towel

  a large towel used for lying on at the beach or pool

  Example

  He spread out his beach towel and lay down in the sun.

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Summary: towel in Brief

A 'towel' [ˈtaʊəl] is a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping. It is commonly used for drying hands or cleaning up spills, as in 'She grabbed a towel to dry her hands.' 'Towel' also appears in phrases like 'throw in the towel,' meaning to give up, and 'beach towel,' a large towel used for lying on at the beach or pool.