hand towel

Bathroom drying fabric

A hand towel is a small towel kept near a sink for drying hands after washing.

Larger than a washcloth but smaller than a bath towel, hand towels are standard fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens: She hung fresh hand towels for the guests.

Decorative hand towels may be displayed but not meant for actual use.

hospitality

guest

Welcomed visitor

accommodation · hotel · inn · spa · lodging · service · housewarming · hostess · powder room · decorative

material

terrycloth

Looped absorbent fabric

waffle · bamboo · muslin · gauze · chenille · jacquard · woven · hemstitch · embroidered · monogrammed

drying

absorbent

Able to soak up

dab · pat · soak · dry · moisture · quick-dry · air-dry · face · lightweight · compact

bathroom

washbasin

Fixed bowl for washing

vanity · mirror · countertop · powder room · washroom · restroom · lavatory · basin · tap · dispenser

hygiene

handwashing

Cleaning palms with soap

soap · sanitizer · drying · germ-free · disinfect · washable · fresh · disposable · single-use · hygienic

Categories
Opposites
size/coverage

hand towelbath sheet

Oversized body-drying textile

beach towel · bath towel · pool towel · washcloth · face cloth

Family

hand, handle, hands, towel, handmade, handed, towels, handyman, handcrafted

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G