towel
Beginner (A1)
IPA: //taʊəl//
KK: /taʊəl/
intransitive verb
Definition
A piece of cloth used for drying things, especially after washing or swimming.
Example
I used a towel to dry my hair after the shower.
Conversation
Did you remember to bring a towel for the beach?
Yes, I packed a big one to dry off after swimming.
That's smart! I always forget to bring a towel.
No worries, you can borrow mine if you need it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dry
Antonyms
wet
noun
Definition
A piece of soft material used to dry or wipe things, especially after washing or swimming.
Example
I used a towel to dry off after my shower.
Conversation
Did you remember to bring a towel for the beach?
Oh no, I totally forgot it at home!
That's okay, we can share my extra towel.
transitive verb
Definition
A piece of cloth used for drying or wiping things, especially after washing.
Example
I used a towel to dry my hair after the shower.
Tense Forms
Past: toweled
Past Participle: toweled
Conversation
Did you remember to bring a towel for the beach?
Oh no, I totally forgot it at home!
You can just borrow mine to dry off after swimming.
Root Explanation
The word 'towel' originates from Old French 'toaille' (meaning cloth or towel), which itself comes from the Latin 'talia' (meaning cloth). The word 'towel' refers to a piece of cloth used for drying or wiping.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'toaille' for cloth, which helps you remember that a towel is a piece of cloth used for drying.
Visually Confused Words
trowel
thowel
betowel
vowel
tweil
tweel
tewel
sowel