dishtowels

Kitchen drying fabric

Dishtowels are cloths used in the kitchen for drying dishes, wiping counters, or handling hot pans.

They're typically made of cotton or linen and hang near the sink: Grab a dishtowel and help me dry these plates.

Also called tea towels, especially in British English.

material

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

hemp · bamboo · muslin · damask · woven · knit · fabric · textile · fiber · thread

cleaning

drying

Moisture removal process

mopping · blotting · dabbing · absorbing · soaking · wringing · sanitizing · degreasing · buffing · spot-cleaning

care

laundering

Cleaning fabric items

stains · mildew · musty · fresh · sanitizing · replacing · rotating · machine-wash · air-dry · wringing

kitchen

glasses

Corrective eyewear or tumblers

  • potsVessels for cooking or planting
  • pansCriticizes severely
  • utensilsTools for eating

cutlery · cookware · countertop · sink · drainboard · hands · produce · spills · stove · prep

decorative

embroidered

Ornamented with sewn designs

checkered · gingham · seasonal · holiday · vintage · farmhouse · coordinated · colorful · monogrammed · hanging

Family

dishtowel

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G