dishtowel

[ dish-tou-uhl ]

noun

1. a towel for drying dishes.

dishtowel

/ ˈdɪʃˌtaʊəl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dishtowel¹

First recorded in 1865–70; dish + towel

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 the seeds in a single layer on a dishtowel to thoroughly dry, at least 3 hours, preferably 12 or more.

From Washington Times

And it is true that right-wing media is trying mightily to spin McCarthy's wet dishtowel of a speech into an epic bout of trolling.

From Salon

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