paper towel
noun
: a sheet of soft and thick paper that can soak up liquid and that is used for drying hands, cleaning up spills, etc.
a roll of paper towels
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Hydrogen Peroxide: Banish unwanted bacteria from any cutting board by wiping it down on each side with a paper towel soaked in hydrogen peroxide.
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Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
Police reports allege that the man had used a grill lighter to set the store's paper towel aisle ablaze.
—Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Wash and thoroughly dry the mint, then wrap in a moist paper towel and place into a Ziplock bag (don't seal completely).
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
Some people accomplish this by placing a single ice cube and a damp paper towel over a plate or bowl of rice before microwaving it for a minute or two.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
Police reports allege that the man had used a grill lighter to set the store's paper towel aisle ablaze.
—Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Wash and thoroughly dry the mint, then wrap in a moist paper towel and place into a Ziplock bag (don't seal completely).
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
Some people accomplish this by placing a single ice cube and a damp paper towel over a plate or bowl of rice before microwaving it for a minute or two.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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“Paper towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paper%20towel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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