Towel

/ˈtaʊ.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry.

I wrapped the towel around my waist after taking a shower.

A similar garment made of terrycloth or a similar material, often used in a gym or pool setting.

She brought a towel to the swimming pool to dry off after her swim.

A cloth used to cover or protect something, particularly in a kitchen setting.

He placed a towel under the hot dish to protect the table.

Middle English 'towel', from Old French 'ental', from Latin 'textile'.

throw in the towel

To give up or admit defeat.

towel off

To dry oneself with a towel.

towel snap

A playful action of snapping a towel at someone.

bathrobe

A loose-fitting robe worn before or after bathing.

washcloth

A small cloth for washing the face or body.

handkerchief

A piece of cloth used for wiping the face or hands.

Towel boy/girl

He works as a towel boy at the local pool.

Towel party

We're having a towel party at the beach this weekend.