paper towel
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Definition
Noun: A disposable towel made from absorbent paper, used for drying hands, cleaning spills, or other wiping tasks. It is designed for single use and is commonly found in public restrooms, kitchens, and for household cleaning.
Usage
A "paper towel" is a singular, countable noun. It refers to one sheet or piece from a roll or stack. The plural form is "paper towels." * Use it to refer to the product in general: We need to buy more paper towels. * Use it to refer to a specific instance: Could you hand me a paper towel?
Examples
- General/Plural:
- Specific/Singular:
- As a Material:
Advanced Usage
- "paper towel" as a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other nouns.
- Please use the paper towel dispenser on the wall.
- He grabbed a paper towel roll from the shelf.
Variants and Related Words
- Paper napkin: A smaller, often less absorbent piece of paper used at the table for wiping hands or mouth during a meal.
- Hand towel: A reusable cloth towel used for drying hands.
- Kitchen roll / Kitchen paper: Common British English terms for a roll of absorbent paper used for cleaning in the kitchen, functionally equivalent to "paper towels."
Synonyms
- Disposable towel: A more general term emphasizing the single-use nature.
- Absorbent paper: A descriptive term focusing on the material's property.
Antonyms
- Cloth towel: A reusable towel made of fabric.
- Handkerchief: A small square of cloth for personal use.
Related Phrases
- To tear off a paper towel: The action of removing a sheet from a roll.
- He tore off a paper towel to dry the dish.
- Paper towel holder: A device for mounting and dispensing a roll of paper towels.
Noun
- a disposable towel made of absorbent paper