tea towel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tea towel
First recorded in 1870–75
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Parton also released a limited-edition baking collection, which included a Dolly-inspired collectible tea towel, spatula and recipe cards alongside the mixes.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024
Ms Ellis said her mother was so afraid of damaging the intricate golden statue, a winged woman holding an atom, that she carried it about in "a bag for life wrapped in a tea towel".
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2024
Remove bowl from mixer, cover with a tea towel or plate, and rest dough for 20 minutes.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023
And so a moist tea towel left in a warm kitchen provides an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2023
She carried a platter covered with a tea towel.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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