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towels

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈtaʊəɫz// UK //tˈaʊəlz// tow·els

n. pieces of thick cloth or paper that you use to dry yourself or clean up water.

n. absorbent pieces of fabric or paper used for drying or wiping a surface or person.


SIMPLE

Please hang the wet towels in the bathroom.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel provides fresh towels every morning for guests using the swimming pool.

COMPLEX

After the heavy rain flooded the kitchen floor, we had to use all the spare towels in the house to soak up the standing water.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'towel'; refers to multiple individual items.

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