Meaning of the word towel in English

What does towel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

towel

US /taʊəl/

UK /taʊəl/

a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry

Example:

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Please hand me that clean towel.

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She wrapped a warm towel around her wet hair.

Synonym:

cloth rag wipe

to dry something with a towel

Example:

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He toweled off his dog after its bath.

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She toweled her hair dry before blow-drying it.

Synonym:

dry wipe