towel — a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaʊəl/
Example Sentences
- He forgot his towel and had to air-dry like a human scarecrow.
- The hotel towels were so fluffy, I wanted to adopt them.
- Please bring a clean towel for the guest bathroom.
towel
NOUN[/ˈtaʊəl/]
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈtaʊəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtaʊəl/
🌳Etymology
Roottowel
🎵Rhyme
vowelboweltrowel
vowel
bowel
trowel
🔗Collocations
bath towel
paper towel
hand towel
beach towel
dry with a towel
throw in the towel
towel off
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He forgot his towel and had to air-dry like a human scarecrow.”
😄 Fun example
“The hotel towels were so fluffy, I wanted to adopt them.”
“Please bring a clean towel for the guest bathroom.”
“The boxer's coach threw in the towel to stop the fight.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
clothragwashcloth
Antonyms
dirtstain
Related
bathroomshowerdrywipeabsorb
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