towel

noun
UK: /ˈtaʊəl/
US: /ˈtaʊəl/

  1. A piece of cloth or paper used for drying yourself or something else.

    1. I use a towel to dry my hands after washing them. [ ] [ ]
    2. She grabbed a towel to wipe up the spilled juice from the kitchen counter. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act of drying with a towel.

    1. Give the car a quick towel after you wash it. [ ] [ ]
    2. After his morning swim, he gave his hair a vigorous towel to remove excess water. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cloth absorbent napkin
towel transitive-verb

  1. To dry something with a towel.

    1. Towel the dog after his bath so he doesn't drip everywhere. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully towel-dried her delicate silk blouse to prevent any damage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "towel" in English means: A piece of cloth or paper used for drying yourself or something else., An act of drying with a towel..

The phonetic transcription of "towel" is /ˈtaʊəl/ in British English and /ˈtaʊəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "towel": cloth, absorbent, napkin.

Example usage of "towel": "I use a towel to dry my hands after washing them.". More examples on the page.