towels
Absorbent bath linens
Towels are absorbent cloths for drying things—bodies, hands, dishes, surfaces.
Bath towels are large; hand towels and dish towels are smaller.
Paper towels are disposable sheets for cleaning.
To towel is to dry with one: She toweled off after the shower.
To throw in the towel is to admit defeat, from boxing, where a trainer tosses a towel into the ring to stop a fight.
Looped absorbent fabric
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- bambooTall woody grass
- linenFlax-derived textile
looped · pile · weave · fabric · softness · plush · thick · woven
Food container or recipe
- dryingMoisture removal process
- wipingRubbing to clean
- absorbentAble to soak up
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
linen · hands · spills · countertop · hanging · loop · utility · checked
Take in fully
Fixture for soaking
- showerWater spray for bathing
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- robeLong loose outer garment
- matFlat floor covering
soap · shampoo · washcloth · bathroom · steam · soak · relaxation · tiles
Free of harmful microbes
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- freshNewly made, not stale
- laundryItems needing cleaning
antibacterial · washroom · germ-free · sanitizer · individual · shared · communal · gym
terrycloth
Looped absorbent fabric
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- bambooTall woody grass
linen · looped · pile · weave · fabric · softness · plush · thick · woven · Turkish
dish
Food container or recipe
cotton · linen · hands · spills · countertop · hanging · loop · utility · checked · striped
absorb
Take in fully
wrap · soak · pat · rub · swab · mop · dab · squeeze · wring · hang
bathtub
Fixture for soaking
mat · soap · shampoo · washcloth · bathroom · steam · soak · relaxation · tiles · sink
sanitary
Free of harmful microbes
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- freshNewly made, not stale
laundry · antibacterial · washroom · germ-free · sanitizer · individual · shared · communal · gym · hotel
sand
Fine rock particles
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- seasideCoastal recreational area
surf · waves · umbrella · sunscreen · pool · cabana · striped · oversized · quick-dry · sarong
- home goodsfurniture, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room
- home lifehome, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, computers
- retail productsappliances, electronics, clothing, shoes, toys
- household goodstableware, toilet paper, garbage bags, bedding, trash bags
- paper towelDisposable absorbent cleaning sheet
- bath towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- throw in the towelConcede defeat voluntarily
- beach towelFabric for seaside drying
- hand towelSmall cloth for wet hands
- throwing in the towelAccepting defeat, stopping effort
towel, toweling, toweled, beach towel, towelling, dishtowel, hand towel, towelled, paper towel