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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Wood Believe it or not, wood is also susceptible to scratches from the texture of a paper towel.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Pour a little oil onto the paper towel and wipe it all over the pan.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Using a damp paper towel, wipe any dirt from the surface of the radishes.
—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
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Pour a little oil onto the paper towel and wipe it all over the pan.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Using a damp paper towel, wipe any dirt from the surface of the radishes.
—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
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 3 Apr. 2025.
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