hand towel

noun

: a small towel for drying one's hands

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Of course, above all, a bathroom hand towel has to perform. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026 The towel is available in six sizes, ranging from as small as a hand towel to larger than a standard bath sheet. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Crew members rushed to assist the country singer, wiping away the blood with a hand towel as thousands of fans looked on. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026 Here's Kaye's simple and practical method for folding a classic hand towel. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand towel

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

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