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/
Korean meaning: 물기를 닦거나 말리는 데 쓰는 흡수성 천이나 종이
Korean pronunciation: **타**우얼
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
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'toaille'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 게르만어족의 '씻다'라는 의미에서 나왔습니다. 중세 시대 목욕 문화와 함께 발달한 단어입니다.
🎵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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