paper towel
noun
: a sheet of soft and thick paper that can soak up liquid and that is used for drying hands, cleaning up spills, etc.
a roll of paper towels
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Using a damp paper towel, wipe any dirt from the surface of the radishes.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
Dobrev had to drape a paper towel across her forehead to preserve her makeup.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Peeling garlic can be messy, so use a plate or paper towel to catch all the pieces and make cleanup a breeze.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Alternatively, conduct a germination test by placing five or ten seeds on a moist paper towel in a zip top baggie.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
Dobrev had to drape a paper towel across her forehead to preserve her makeup.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Peeling garlic can be messy, so use a plate or paper towel to catch all the pieces and make cleanup a breeze.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Alternatively, conduct a germination test by placing five or ten seeds on a moist paper towel in a zip top baggie.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paper towel
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“Paper towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20towel. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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