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Dishtowels Meaning in English

word · lemma: dishtowel

ˈdɪʃˌtaʊəlz
DISH-tow-ulz
ˈdɪʃˌtaʊəlz
DISH-tow-ulz

Definição

Cloths or towels used in the kitchen to dry dishes, wipe counters, or clean up spills.

Uso & Nuances

Plural form ('dishtowels'); more common in American English than British (where 'tea towel' is used). Used only for cloths in the kitchen—don't confuse with 'dishcloth' (which often means a cloth for washing rather than drying). Common collocations include 'clean dishtowels,' 'fresh dishtowels.'

Frases de Exemplo

Please wash the dishtowels after you use them.

basic

We need more dishtowels in the kitchen.

basic

I dried the plates with clean dishtowels.

basic

The dishtowels are always missing when I need them!

natural

Can you grab a couple of dishtowels for me?

natural

I accidentally spilled water, but the dishtowels took care of it quickly.

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