paper towel

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪpə(r) taʊəl/
US: /ˈpeɪpər taʊəl/

  1. A sheet of absorbent paper used for drying hands or cleaning surfaces.

    1. I used a paper towel to clean the spill.
    2. She grabbed a paper towel to wipe the counter after making breakfast.

  2. A disposable piece of paper, often one of many attached to a roll, designed for single use to absorb liquids or wipe surfaces.

    1. He reached for the roll of paper towel to mop up the mess.
    2. After washing his hands, he dried them with a single paper towel from the dispenser.

Synonyms

kitchen towel

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paper towel" in English means: A sheet of absorbent paper used for drying hands or cleaning surfaces., A disposable piece of paper, often one of many attached to a roll, designed for single use to absorb liquids or wipe surfaces..

The phonetic transcription of "paper towel" is /ˈpeɪpə(r) taʊəl/ in British English and /ˈpeɪpər taʊəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paper towel": kitchen towel.

Example usage of "paper towel": "I used a paper towel to clean the spill.". More examples on the page.