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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Four alighted on a paper towel dispenser.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Next, lay a paper towel on top of the wax, and iron on a low setting until the wax transfers onto the paper.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Drain and dry the chickpeas with a paper towel and place them on a sheet pan.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Once cauliflower has been cut, Hale says to place florets in a loose plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb any moisture.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Next, lay a paper towel on top of the wax, and iron on a low setting until the wax transfers onto the paper.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Drain and dry the chickpeas with a paper towel and place them on a sheet pan.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Once cauliflower has been cut, Hale says to place florets in a loose plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb any moisture.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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 May. 2026.
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