tea towel

Dish drying cloth

A tea towel is a cloth used for drying dishes, glasses, and cutlery—called a dish towel in American English.

The name reflects British tradition of drying tea service items.

Tea towels are typically made of linen or cotton and often feature decorative patterns: She bought tea towels printed with herbs from the gift shop.

kitchen

dishcloth

Kitchen cleaning fabric

crockery · cookware · utensils · sink · countertop · cutlery · pots · pans · draining · wiping

fabric

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

microfiber · weave · textile · muslin · cambric · homespun · twill · hemp · blend · woven

decorative

embroidered

Ornamented with sewn designs

floral · vintage · souvenir · collectible · seasonal · themed · handcrafted · heirloom · framed · ornamental

absorbent

drying

Moisture removal process

wicking · blotting · dab · pat dry · mop up · sop up · absorbency · absorption · evaporation · air-dry

regional

flour sack

Bag for milled grain

Categories
Opposites
cleaning/drying tool type

tea towelsponge

Absorbent cleaning material

paper towel · scrub brush · steel wool · squeegee · microfiber cloth

towel thickness/purpose

tea towelbath towel

Absorbent fabric for drying

beach towel · bath sheet · spa towel · hand towel · washcloth

drying method

tea towelsponge

Absorbent cleaning material

paper towel · wet rag · dishcloth · air dryer

Family

teatowel

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G