A2noun 2K

Towel

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtaʊəl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtaʊəl/"]/

Meaning of Towel

a piece of cloth or paper used for drying things, especially your body

In simple words: A piece of cloth used for drying things, especially after washing.

Towel in a sentence

• Help yourself to a clean towel.
• a **hand/bath towel** *(= a small/large towel)*
• a **beach towel** *(= a large towel used for lying on in the sun)*
• I got out of the pool and wrapped my towel around me.
• Pat the area dry with a clean towel.
• We're not going to throw in the towel just because we lost one game.
• His corner threw in the towel near the end of the tenth round.

How to use Towel

Use 'towel' when referring to a cloth for drying. It's appropriate in most settings, like at home or the gym, but avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'towel' as 'towel dries you well'.

Related words

Collocations with Towel

• clean
• fresh
• damp
• drape
• wrap
• hang
• rack
• rail
• dispenser

Synonyms for Towel

• cloth
• rag
• napkin
• sheet
• piece of fabric

Opposites of Towel

• dryness

Common mistakes with Towel

• Confused with 'towels' as a singular noun.
• Using 'towel' to mean 'cloth' without context.
• Mispronouncing it as 'tow-el' instead of 'tao-l'.

Frequently asked questions about Towel

What does Towel mean?

A piece of cloth used for drying things, especially after washing.

What is the definition of Towel?

a piece of cloth or paper used for drying things, especially your body

How do you use Towel in a sentence?

Help yourself to a clean towel.

Can you give another example of Towel?

a **hand/bath towel** *(= a small/large towel)*

What are synonyms for Towel?

Common alternatives include cloth, rag, napkin, sheet, piece of fabric.

What is the opposite of Towel?

Opposite meanings include dryness.

What words go with Towel?

It commonly pairs with clean, fresh, damp, drape, wrap, hang, rack, rail, dispenser.

What are common mistakes when using Towel?

Confused with 'towels' as a singular noun. Using 'towel' to mean 'cloth' without context. Mispronouncing it as 'tow-el' instead of 'tao-l'.

How do you pronounce Towel?

US: /["/ˈtaʊəl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtaʊəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Towel?

Use 'towel' when referring to a cloth for drying. It's appropriate in most settings, like at home or the gym, but avoid using it in very formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Towel?

"Towel" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.