English · Daily Life
towel
/ˈtaʊ.əl/
[/ˈtaʊ.əl/]
cloth for drying
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of thick absorbent cloth used for drying the body or other wet things.
Example
After his swim he wrapped a large beach towel around his shoulders to stop shivering.
After his swim he wrapped a large beach towel around his shoulders to stop shivering.
Etymology
From Old French 'toaille', of Germanic origin, related to German 'Zwehle'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for drying after washing; also in idioms like 'throw in the towel' (give up).