dish towel

noun

US
: a cloth that is used for drying dishes

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Rinse out the pan, then dry it with a dish towel. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Protecting your hand with a dish towel, flip the skillet and plate over. — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a clean dish towel on a flat surface to drain for a few minutes. — Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026 Place the colander with the potatoes over the pot, cover with a dish towel and allow to dry for 15 minutes. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dish towel

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“Dish towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dish%20towel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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