How to Use tea towel in a Sentence

tea towel

noun

• Wrap your greens in a tea towel to keep them crisp longer.
  — Kate Sidley, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2021
• Here’s the thing about tea towels: Kitchens are messy, stain-y places.
  — Christine Muhlke, Bon Appetit, 5 May 2017
• Have a large plate covered with a clean tea towel next to the stove.
  — Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020
• After about a week, rinse the seeds and spread them out on a tea towel to dry.
  — Malia Wollan, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2020
• Drain, and then dry the potatoes very well with a clean tea towel.
  — Washington Post, 17 June 2021
• Drape tea towel over bowl; keep in a warm place for two hours.
  — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2018
• Cover the bowl with a tea towel and set aside for at least 24 hours and up to six weeks.
  — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2021
• Remove the tea towel and add the salt, vanilla, and non-dairy milk.
  — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2023
• Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a tea towel or a large plate and set in a warm place.
  — Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021
• But we are smitten with the humble tea towel, the true workhorse of the kitchen.
  — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
• Set the leeks aside on paper towels or a clean tea towel to dry.
  — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2022
• Once heated and charred, remove the tortilla to a clean tea towel and wrap to keep warm.
  — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 21 Feb. 2018
• Place a clean tea towel or 4 paper towels on top of the pan and fit the lid on tightly.
  — Megan Marples, CNN, 19 Mar. 2021
• Use a tea towel to squeeze the excess water out of the chilled cucumbers, then add them to the bowl.
  — Dallas News, 17 June 2020
• Briefly rinse berries with cold water, then lay them out on a clean tea towel.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 16 July 2020
• With the aid of the tea towel, flip the dough gently, seam side up, into the casserole, put the lid on the casserole and return it to the oven.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2020
• Place a wire rack near the stove or line a large plate with a clean tea towel or paper towels.
  — Washington Post, 19 May 2021
• Strain through a clean tea towel or nut milk bag ($14, Amazon).
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2020
• Wet a paper towel or tea towel, and wring out most of the water.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
• Bring in the holiday vibes with the Festive AF tea towel.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
• Wrap it in a tea towel or a handkerchief, and place your phone on it for about a minute, then pop it off again.
  — Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 20 July 2022
• Cover the dough lightly with a tea towel (not terry cloth) and place in a warm, draft-free spot to rise for 1 to 2 hours.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 July 2020
• Today, read this —20 Ways to Use Tea Towels—then take a look at your tea towels and see them in a new light.
  — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
• Take a tea towel, napkin, or some other strong sack and fill with ice.
  — Tucker Westbrook, Town & Country, 15 Apr. 2015
• Cut into even-width slices and set on a clean, lint-free tea towel ($23 for 10, Amazon).
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
• Line a large plate with paper towels or a clean tea towel.
  — Washington Post, 1 May 2021
• Cut into even-width slices and set on a clean, lint-free tea towel ($16, Amazon).
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2021
• Or, fold the cookie into a tea towel, secure it with a ribbon and then place it in a box.
  — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023
• From the kitchen, Lucia’s aunt Mimi appeared, wiping her hands on a tea towel.
  — Ruby Opalka, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2024
• Remove everything from the sink and gently dry using a tea towel.
  — Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 6 July 2024

Last Updated: 21 Dec 2024