towel

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A towel is a piece of cloth used for drying the body after a bath or shower.

You probably use towels every day without even thinking about it! A towel is something you grab from the bathroom when you step out of the shower, and wrap yourself in it to dry off. You can also use a towel to dry your hands or clean up spills on the floor. Some people like to have big, fluffy towels for comfort, while others prefer smaller ones that are easier to carry around.

How common is "towel"?

Word towel is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

noun

  • A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

    Example: He needed a towel for wiping the slippery floor.