towelette

[ tou-uh-let, tou-let ]

noun

1. a small paper towel, usually premoistened in a sealed package.

Word History and Origins

Origin of towelette¹

First recorded in 1900–05; towel + -ette

Example Sentences

They open and examine each component, including snacks like the ever-sought-out jalapeño cheese spread and popular desserts like cherry blueberry cobbler, as well as an accessory packet that usually contains toilet paper, a moist towelette, chewing gum and salt.

From New York Times

He suggests swiping the exposed area with a disinfectant towelette or squeezing anti-bacterial gel onto your hand and spreading it over the vulnerable area.

From Washington Post

Amenities at BnB-Dubs include bunks beds, flatscreen TVs, basketball-shaped phones, a varsity jacket-slash-bathrobe with matching slides, and even a full-body towelette for freshening up after a soothing honey BBQ soak.

From Golf Digest

Plus two pieces of Chiclets chewing gum and one of those moist towelette things for wiping your hands off.

From Literature

Skinner goes down the line of diners, pouring warm water into the now-empty jars; a coil of cloth swells into a moist towelette.

From Washington Post