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towel

[tou-uhl, toul] / ˈtaʊ əl, taʊl /


NOUN
napkin
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“For example, after cleaning a window, I’ll let the paper towel dry and save it under the sink. Later, I use it to clean up muddy messes or pet accidents.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

There was a time when a day at the beach involved a towel and some sunscreen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

The sleeves cool him for up to two hours, Reyez says, and wrapping the towel around his neck provides a burst of extra relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

A textile artist from north-west London says she is "so so so happy" after a box containing 206 pieces of her tea towel art display was returned, after she thought it had been lost.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Tyler steps aside as she comes over and takes the towel from my nose.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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