bath towel

American  

[bath, bahth] / bæθ, bɑθ /

noun

1. a large towel used to dry the body after bathing or showering, usually made of heavy, absorbent material.

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Etymology

Origin of bath towel

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Rachel Tabacnic recently bought a water bottle, a glass soap pump and three large bath towels.

From The Wall Street Journal

The piece is a three-dimensional black box with a white dress made from bath towels and bedazzled gems displayed on a dress form mannequin inside.

From Los Angeles Times

The maid was up in a crouch now, gathering the bath towels, making her quick escape and banging the door behind her.

From Literature

For the first time this fall, it’s offering various bundles of essentials including a pack of 19 items for $159 that includes bath towels and a comforter for those who are more price conscious.

From Seattle Times

Martha hasn’t even had time to dry off yet — and she does, by the way, have a signature line of bath towels.

From Los Angeles Times