How to Use towel in a Sentence

towel

1 of 2 noun
  • Here's a towel to wipe up the spill.
  • She dried her hair with a towel.
  • Each towel costs $35 at the event or at friendsofthepowerhouse.org/penguin-plunge-fundraiser.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The desk clerk said the hotel had a towel list and a noise list.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Next, spray clean with a hose and wipe with a towel to dry.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Here are 21 of the best bed sheets, pillows, towels, robes and more.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The black ink on his white towel served as a silent tribute.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Blot the area dry with a clean towel or microfiber cloth.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Apply the mixture to the leather with a microfiber towel or cloth.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Keep a towel handy to wipe it down after opening the lid to dump in food scraps.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • When the match was over, Isner buried his head in a white towel and fought back tears.
    Lola Fadulu, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Djokovic strode calmly to a towel box in a corner to wipe off.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Happ hugged Contreras, who pressed a towel to his head and was helped back to the dugout.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2023
  • And, don't forget the hooks for all those towels and wet swimsuits.
    Elena Donovan Mauer, Country Living, 28 July 2023
  • The team began throwing in the towel in March (123.5 rating).
    Afentres, oregonlive, 7 May 2023
  • Ask two kids to hold a towel stretched taut and challenge them to bounce a beach ball in the air, catching it with the towel.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Nov. 2023
  • But, the terry cloth towels cling to the sand, bringing it back in your bag to be dumped on your stateroom floor.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Drape a towel over your head to form a tent, and then inhale deeply through your nose for five to 10 minutes.
    Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Dec. 2023
  • In the bathroom to hold towels and toiletries was one option.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Don't forget a couple of hooks for towels and wet suits.
    Elena Donovan Mauer, Country Living, 28 July 2023
  • The towel was over Stephen Curry’s head, shielding his face.
    Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 May 2023
  • Place wet towels under doors to keep smoke and embers out.
    Hannah Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2023
  • There’s nothing quite like stepping out of the shower and wrapping up in a plush towel.
    Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Customization is the name of the game with these attractive linen towels.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Wipe eggplants with a damp towel and cut into discs about ¼-inch thick.
    Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Auburn trainers and coach Bruce Pearl checked on the junior, who walked off the court and into the locker room area with a towel pressed against his mouth.
    Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Plus, the set comes with two bath towels, two hand towels and a pair of washcloths to complete your linen closet.
    Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The set includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths.
    Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • For the Filling On a baking pan, cook bacon in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy, and set aside on paper a towel to drain.
    Michelle Gross, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The hotel encourages its guests to reuse sheets and towels instead of requesting a daily replacement.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
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towel

2 of 2 verb
  • Place a pillow or towel on the floor, close to and in front of a couch or wall.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2019
  • Official had a bloody nose, toweled off, stayed in the game.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Rinse your dog off thoroughly with the hose and then towel dry them.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Then, wrap your hair in a shower cap, T-shirt, or towel for 30 minutes.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2022
  • To use it, simply shampoo, towel dry and leave it on for at least 10 minutes.
    Amber Katz, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Lopes was a magician at wasting time to give Sutton a chance to towel off and cool down a bit.
    Houston Mitchell, latimes.com, 5 Feb. 2018
  • Be sure to towel dry your dog when you are done to avoid skin irritation.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Use a mat or towel to cushion your left knee, if needed.
    Dana Santas, CNN, 3 Aug. 2020
  • Use a short sleeve t-shirt or microfiber towel to squeeze out the extra water.
    Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2021
  • Pack your ball, sneakers, and gym towel in this great duffel.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Rest 15 to 30 seconds in between sets, and take a one-minute break to drink water and towel off between rounds.
    Dana Santas, CNN, 3 Aug. 2020
  • After toweling off the jelly, Braiden sat in the hallway with Brendt, waiting to meet with the doctor.
    Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2019
  • Then, wrap your hair in a shower cap, t-shirt, or towel for thirty minutes.
    Madge Maril, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 May 2021
  • After recording his final out, Buehler toweled sweat from his brow while Roberts shook his hand for a job well done.
    Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2019
  • Then, after you're done showering you can towel dry your hair, apply a detangler, and brush it out the rest of the way.
    Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Three brothers in their 50s, who gathered to try padel together for the first time, toweled off after a match.
    Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 11 May 2023
  • Place a short sleeve T-shirt or microfiber towel on your bed or countertop and gently rest your hair on top of it.
    Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • And the microfiber towel reminds that no good bartender is set without a proper clean-up cloth.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The fog can get so thick that residents towel off their dogs after morning walks.
    New York Times, 14 Aug. 2021
  • Stop whenever necessary to grab a drink, towel off and catch your breath.
    Dana Santas, CNN, 10 Aug. 2020
  • To do so, put them in a clear container with a porous lid, perhaps a piece of toweling held in place with a rubber band.
    oregonlive, 2 May 2020
  • That was the pitch that detonated Boone, who came out of the dugout, towel around his neck, and lit into Hickox, who had already tossed him.
    Pete Caldera, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Use a brush or towel to regularly tend to dirt and create a mix of warm water and soap for more stubborn pieces.
    Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 4 Apr. 2021
  • Also bring a cutting board, aluminum foil, a scrubbing pad, and towel.
    Erin E. Williams, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2022
  • These budget-friendly picks are a total pleasure to towel off with.
    Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 9 June 2020
  • Steph Curry stood up from the bench, towel over his head, and made his way to the scorer's table to check in at the 4:36 mark of the fourth quarter Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
    James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Heidi paired a robe and towel in her hair with cool-girl sunglasses, thigh-high boots, and nude underwear.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 2 Feb. 2023
  • If a dog bites or comes in contact with a cane toad, use a damp cloth or towel and wipe the inside of the dog's mouth to make sure no toxins were swallowed, Gioeli told TCPalm.
    Jay Cannon, USA TODAY, 12 June 2020
  • As midday temperatures hovered near 90 degrees, sheriff’s deputies in vests toweled off and sought shade under a tree.
    Sudhin Thanawala and Kate Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
  • One photo showed a birds-eye view of a pair of dark pink suede loafers, while another snap on his Story gave a similar vantage point on a pair of light pink shoes that appeared to be made from a towelling material.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023

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