towels
word · lemma: towel
/ˈtaʊəɫz/
TOW-uhlz
/tˈaʊəlz/
TOW-uhlz
Definition
Pieces of cloth used for drying your body, hands, dishes, or other wet things. They are usually made of soft, absorbent material.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural in everyday use: 'bath towels', 'paper towels', 'clean towels'. Different types are used for different purposes, so English often adds a noun before 'towel'. 'Towel' can also be singular when talking about one item.
Spanish: toallasPortuguese (BR): toalhasPortuguese (PT): toalhasChinese (Simplified): 毛巾Chinese (Traditional): 毛巾Hindi: तौलियेArabic: مناشفBengali: তোয়ালেRussian: полотенцаJapanese: タオルVietnamese: khăn tắm - khăn lauKorean: 수건Turkish: havluUrdu: تولیےIndonesian: handuk
Example Sentences
These towels are clean and dry.
basic
I put the towels in the bathroom.
basic
We need more towels for the guests.
basic
Can you grab a couple of clean towels from the closet?
natural
The hotel gives you fresh towels every day.
natural
All the towels are in the wash, so use this one for now.
natural