towelette

Small damp cloth

A towelette is a small disposable cloth, usually moistened and individually packaged, for cleaning hands, face, or surfaces.

Airlines distribute towelettes before meals; restaurants offer them with messy foods like ribs.

She wiped her hands with a lemon-scented towelette.

portable

travel-sized

Shrunk for portability

single-use · packaged · convenient · handy · on-the-go · lightweight · miniature · carry-on · portable · personal

cleaning

wipe

Rub to clean

  • moistSlightly wet
  • wetSaturated with liquid
  • dabSmall amount applied

blot · swab · cleanse · scrub · absorb · freshen · sanitize · disinfect · antibacterial · antiseptic

types

napkin

Mealtime wiping cloth

refreshing

cooling

Losing thermal energy

lemon · citrus · eucalyptus · aloe · menthol · soothing · refreshing · invigorating · revitalizing · deodorizing

Categories
Opposites
size/scale

towelettebath towel

Absorbent fabric for drying

beach towel · bath sheet · blanket · bedsheet · towel

Phrases
Family

towelettes

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