dishtowel

American  

[dish-tou-uhl] / ˈdɪʃˌtaʊ əl /

noun

1. a towel for drying dishes.

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dishtowel British  

/ ˈdɪʃˌtaʊəl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of dishtowel

First recorded in 1865–70; dish + towel

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

• tea towel vs. dishtowel

Example Sentences

Cover with a dishtowel or plastic wrap and let sit in a warm, draft-free place until the dough has doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

From Washington Times

Spread them in a single layer on a dishtowel to thoroughly dry, at least 3 hours.

From Washington Times

Charles emerged in the doorway, wiping his hands on a dishtowel.

From Literature

Make her feel snug as a bug by covering the bowl with a dishtowel, and let her nap for at least half an hour.

From Salon

Or fashion your own sheath, even if it’s just a dishtowel secured with rubber bands.

From Washington Post