tea towel

noun

1. a dishtowel.

tea towel

noun

1. a towel for drying dishes and kitchen utensils US namedishtowel

Word History and Origins

Origin of tea towel¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

She grew up wrapping damp greens in linen tea towels to keep them crisp but was frustrated when her salad makings fell out of the towels.

From Los Angeles Times

Place in a large oiled bowl, turning to lightly coat, cover with a tea towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

From Salon

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

Another carer saw Nazareth wrap a tea towel around his knuckles and punch Benjamin on his jaw.

From BBC

Remove bowl from mixer, cover with a tea towel or plate, and rest dough for 20 minutes.

From Seattle Times