dishtowel

[ dish-tou-uhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

dishtowel

/ ˈdɪʃˌtaʊəl /

a towel for drying dishes and kitchen utensils Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)tea towel

First recorded in 1865–70; dish + towel

How does dishtowel compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Christmas hams are heavy, and if you put one in a bag and hold the bone with a dishtowel, it could make a pretty solid substitute for a kettlebell.

And then Marge is in the doorway, dishtowel in her hand and little anger spots in her cheeks.

Mary went into the tent, which she apparently shared with Natalie; and presently reappeared with a dishtowel.

She had run out to the corner of the house, dishtowel in hand, to watch their movements as far as she could see them.

The old man was raving at Chavela, who seemed frozen to one spot, a dishtowel over her arm.

Mrs. Robinson hung away her dishtowel; then she faced Esther.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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