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towels

Pronunciation: [ˈtaʊəlz]

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Learn how to use towels in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “personal care”

(noun) towels are pieces of cloth that we use to dry ourselves after bathing or swimming, or to wipe things dry. They help get rid of water on our bodies or other surfaces.

Example

I wrapped myself in a warm towel after my shower.

Example

I couldn't dry off because there were no towels available.

Example

Can you hand me a towel from the bathroom?

Context: “household items”

(noun) towels can also refer to cloths used for cleaning or drying things in the house, like drying dishes or cleaning up spills.

Example

We use kitchen towels to dry the dishes after washing them.

Example

The floor was still wet because I forgot to grab a towel to clean up the spill.

Example

Do we have enough towels to clean the countertop?

How to pronounce towels

Pronunciation: [ˈtaʊəlz]

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