Pronunciation

/təˈwaʊl/

Definitions

Noun

• A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric, often made of cotton, used for drying oneself after washing or swimming, or for wiping surfaces.
• Towel rack or towel holder: A device used for hanging towels to dry.

Phrases

• “Dry off with a towel”
• “fold a towel neatly”
• “hang towels in the bathroom”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After a shower, she wrapped herself in a fluffy towel.”
• Noun: “The hotel provided guests with fresh towels every day.”
• Verb: “He hung the damp towel on the rack to air out.”

Verb

• To towel off: To dry oneself or another person using a towel.
• To use a towel: To wipe or clean with a towel.

Example Sentences (as verb)

• “He towel-dried his hair before getting dressed.”
• “She gently patted her dog’s fur dry with a towel.”

Synonyms

• Towellette
• Handkerchief (smaller, usually for facial use)
• Sponge (for cleaning tasks)
• Cloth (less absorbent)
• Bath sheet (larger than a regular towel)

Other Parts of Speech

• Adjective: Towel-like - having a texture or appearance similar to a towel (e.g., a rough towel-like surface).
• Adverb: Towel-dry - in a manner that involves using a towel for drying (e.g., hair dried towel-dry).