handtowel

Small bathroom linen

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

Larger than a washcloth but smaller than a bath towel, handtowels occupy the middle tier of bathroom linens: She set out fresh handtowels for the guests.

Also spelled as two words: hand towel.

hospitality

guest

Welcomed visitor

  • amenityUseful place feature
  • hotelCommercial lodging establishment
  • innLodging for wayfarers

lodging · visitor · welcome · houseguest · turndown · monogrammed · embroidered · folded · decorative · presentation

material

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

microfiber · bamboo · plush · absorbent · fabric · textile · weave · organic · thread · fibers

drying

pat

Gentle palm stroke

  • blotMark left by spillage
  • wipeRub to clean
  • airdryEvaporate moisture naturally

moisture · dampness · hands · evaporation · absorbent · wicking · soak · dab · drip · wet

kitchen

dishcloth

Kitchen cleaning fabric

sink · cleanup · damp · wipe · spills · hands · cooking · baking · chef · hanging

hygiene

cleanliness

Absence of dirt

soap · bacteria · handwashing · germs · disposable · single-use · paper · contamination · sanitary · clean

bathroom

washbasin

Fixed bowl for washing

mirror · bathmat · bathrobe · toiletries · lavatory · tile · grout · dispenser · hook · ring

Opposites
towel size/coverage

handtowelbath sheet

Oversized body-drying textile

beach towel · bath towel · pool towel · washcloth · flannel

Family

handtowels

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G