face towel
Definition
Noun A small, absorbent cloth, typically rectangular, designed for drying the hands and face after washing.
Usage
A "face towel" is a personal hygiene item, smaller than a bath towel, used primarily in bathrooms and washrooms. It is intended for drying the skin and is often kept on a towel rack or ring for individual use.
Examples
- Please use the face towel hanging by the sink to dry your hands.
- After washing my face, I patted it dry with a soft face towel.
- Each guest was provided with a clean face towel in the bathroom.
Advanced Usage
- "Guest face towel": A face towel set out specifically for visitors to use.
- She laid out fresh guest face towels in the powder room before the party.
- In some contexts, "face towel" can imply a towel reserved specifically for facial use, as facial skin can be more sensitive.
Variants and Related Words
- Hand towel (n.): A towel of similar size, often used interchangeably with "face towel," though sometimes considered more specifically for drying hands.
- Washcloth (n.) / Flannel (n., UK): A smaller square of cloth, typically used with soap for washing the body or face, rather than primarily for drying.
- Towel (n.): The general term for an absorbent cloth used for drying.
Synonyms
- Hand towel
- Small towel
Antonyms
- Bath towel (a large towel used for drying the entire body after bathing)
- Beach towel (a very large towel used for lying on at the beach or pool)
Noun
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a small towel used to dry the hands or face
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