Definition and meaning of English word "towel"
towel
/ˈtaʊəl/
Meaning
NounA cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.
How to use
The term 'towel' is commonly used in everyday conversation, particularly in contexts related to personal hygiene and cleanliness. A notable grammatical nuance is that while 'towel' can be used as a countable noun (e.g., 'I need a towel'), it can also be used uncountably (e.g., 'There's towel on the floor'). Learners should be cautious not to confuse 'towel' with similar-looking or similar-sounding words like 'tower'.
🇬🇧 English
towel
Example
I need a towel
The towel is dry
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Common phrases
- beach towel— beach towel
- bath towel— bath towel
- towel rack— towel rack
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Frequency rank: #458 in English
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The English word "towel" means "towel" in English.
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