towel-rack
Definition
Noun: A "towel-rack" is a piece of furniture or a fixture consisting of a horizontal bar or bars, often made of wood or metal, used for hanging and drying towels.
Usage Examples
- (A fixture for drying towels.)
- (A decorative piece of furniture for towels.)
Advanced Usage
"to install a towel-rack": to fix a towel-rack onto a wall or other surface.
- We need to install a towel-rack near the shower for convenience. (Place a towel-rack in a specific location.)
"heated towel-rack": a towel-rack that provides warmth to dry towels quickly.
- The heated towel-rack kept the towels warm and dry after a bath. (A specialized type of towel-rack.)
Variants and Related Words
Towel (n): a piece of absorbent cloth used for drying.
- Please hand me a clean towel from the rack. (A cloth for drying.)
Rack (n): a framework or stand for holding items.
- The wine rack in the cellar holds many bottles. (A similar structure for storage.)
Synonyms
- Towel bar: a single horizontal bar for hanging towels.
- Towel rail: a British term for a towel-rack, often a heated one.
Phrasal Verbs
- Hang up on a towel-rack: to place a towel on the rack.
- Make sure to hang up the towel on the towel-rack after use. (Place the towel properly.)
Related Idioms
- "towel-rack of hospitality": a metaphorical phrase meaning a place to offer comfort or care.
- The hotel’s towel-rack of hospitality was always stocked with fresh linens. (A symbol of welcoming service.)