towelette

American  

[tou-uh-let, tou-let] / ˌtaʊ əˈlɛt, ˌtaʊˈlɛt /

noun

1. a small paper towel, usually premoistened in a sealed package.

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Etymology

Origin of towelette

First recorded in 1900–05; towel + -ette

Example Sentences

They open and examine each component, including snacks like the ever-sought-out jalapeño cheese spread and popular desserts like cherry blueberry cobbler, as well as an accessory packet that usually contains toilet paper, a moist towelette, chewing gum and salt.

From New York Times

He suggests swiping the exposed area with a disinfectant towelette or squeezing anti-bacterial gel onto your hand and spreading it over the vulnerable area.

From Washington Post

Amenities at BnB-Dubs include bunks beds, flatscreen TVs, basketball-shaped phones, a varsity jacket-slash-bathrobe with matching slides, and even a full-body towelette for freshening up after a soothing honey BBQ soak.

From Golf Digest

Skinner goes down the line of diners, pouring warm water into the now-empty jars; a coil of cloth swells into a moist towelette.

From Washington Post

If tears and frequent use of the word “mama” set your teeth on edge, he may start to resemble, in your mind, a pre-moistened towelette.

From New York Times