Turkish towel

or turkish towel

noun

1. a thick cotton towel with a long nap usually composed of uncut loops.

Turkish towel

noun

1. a rough loose-piled towel; terry towel

Word History and Origins

Origin of Turkish towel¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

With a rough mitten made out of either mohair, crash, or turkish towel, the entire body should now be rubbed until it is pink.

From Project Gutenberg

No sooner was he wrapped in the turkish towel, with which he dried himself, than he seized the weapon and locked it away.

From Project Gutenberg