towel rack

noun

1. a rack consisting of one or more bars on which towels or washcloths are hung.

Word History and Origins

Origin of towel rack¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

“Even the bathroom had several Paul Klees hanging from the towel rack,” Nelson said.

From Los Angeles Times

The owner’s en suite bathroom has a skylight, a double vanity, a soaking tub and separate shower, a heated towel rack and radiant-heat flooring.

From Washington Post

An over-the-door towel rack provides the perfect spot to hang up linens that you might not want to fold, and it will keep them easily accessible, as well.

From Salon

The other fixtures, those necessary accessories — the soap dish, the cup holder, the towel rack, the toilet paper holder — are tile-glazed too.

From Los Angeles Times

Are you storing them in a cabinet or on a towel rack for display?

From Washington Post