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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If a bait is found in an open area, it can be carefully tossed deeper into the woods using gloves or a paper towel. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 The paper towel dispenser was empty for the market’s employee restroom. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Mundorf’s description of a four-rack magnetic system — two large, two small, plus utensil caddy and paper towel holder — is a preview of how saturated that vertical panel is about to get. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 Use the iron-and-paper towel method to absorb leftover residue. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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