Pronunciation: /taʊəl/
noun A piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping.
A1 I use a towel to dry off after taking a shower.
A2 She wrapped herself in a towel after swimming in the pool.
B1 Please remember to bring a towel to the beach.
B2 The hotel provided fresh towels for the guests every day.
C1 The luxurious spa offered fluffy towels and robes to all clients.
C2 The high-end resort offered personalized monogrammed towels in each room.
verb N/A
A1 I towel off after taking a shower.
A2 She towels herself dry with a fluffy towel.
B1 He towel-dried his hair before leaving the gym.
B2 The athlete quickly towel off the sweat from his face.
C1 The maid meticulously towels down the marble countertops in the kitchen.
C2 The spa attendant expertly towels off the client after their massage.
adjective N/A
A1 I need a towel to dry off after swimming.
A2 She used a towel as a makeshift blanket during the camping trip.
B1 The towel rack in the bathroom is broken and needs to be fixed.
B2 The hotel provided luxurious towel sets for guests to use.
C1 The spa offers plush towel robes for customers to wear during treatments.
C2 The designer towels in the boutique are made from high-quality organic cotton.
adverb N/A
A1 She dried herself with the towel.
A2 He wiped the table with the towel.
B1 After swimming, she wrapped herself in a towel.
B2 He gently patted his face with the towel.
C1 She meticulously folded the towel after use.
C2 He skillfully twisted the towel to wring out the excess water.
pronoun N/A
A1 She used the towel to dry her hair.
A2 He grabbed the towel and wrapped it around his waist.
B1 The hotel provided fresh towels for all the guests.
B2 After swimming, she reached for her towel to dry off.
C1 The luxurious spa offered plush towels for their clients.
C2 The towel, embroidered with his initials, was a thoughtful gift from his friend.
preposition N/A
A1 I dry myself with a towel after taking a shower.
A2 She wrapped the baby in a towel to keep him warm.
B1 He wiped his hands on a towel before eating his sandwich.
B2 The chef draped a towel over the dough to let it rise.
C1 The hotel provided a fresh towel for each guest every day.
C2 The athlete used a towel to wipe the sweat off his face during the game.
conjunction N/A
A1 I washed my hands and then dried them with a towel.
A2 She forgot her umbrella, so she used a towel to cover her head from the rain.
B1 The beach was crowded, so they laid their towels next to each other.
B2 After swimming in the pool, she wrapped herself in a towel and sat in the sun.
C1 The hotel provided luxurious towels for guests to use by the pool.
C2 He grabbed a towel and wiped the sweat off his face before heading back to work.
interjection N/A
A1 Towel! I need to dry off after swimming.
A2 Can you pass me the towel? I spilled water on the floor.
B1 Towel! I forgot to bring one to the beach.
B2 I can't find my towel! Where did I leave it?
C1 Towel! I need to dry my hair before going out.
C2 I always carry a towel in my bag just in case I need it.
article N/A
A1 I use a towel to dry off after taking a shower.
A2 She packed a towel in her beach bag for a day at the seaside.
B1 The hotel provides fresh towels for guests to use during their stay.
B2 He wrapped himself in a warm towel after coming out of the cold swimming pool.
C1 The luxurious spa offers fluffy towels and robes for guests to use during their treatments.
C2 The towel embroidered with the hotel's logo was a souvenir from her stay at the exclusive resort.
formal She draped the towel over the railing to dry.
informal Can you pass me that towel over there?
slang I always keep a towel handy in case of spills.
figurative He used her kindness as a towel to wipe away his guilt.
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