Bath Towel: Meaning, Types, and Usage

Meaning 1：bath towel (Bath Towel)

Bath Towel 🔊

/bæθ ˈtaʊəl/

A large, absorbent towel used for drying your body after a bath or shower.

bath towel 🔊

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/bæθ ˈtaʊəl/

A large, absorbent piece of cloth used to dry the body after bathing or showering.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'bath' (washing) and 'towel' (absorbent cloth).

💡 Mnemonic

Picture yourself stepping out of a warm bath and wrapping up in a fluffy towel—that's a bath towel.

📖 Example

After a refreshing shower, she wrapped her hair in a soft, clean bath towel. 🔊 After a refreshing shower, she wrapped her hair in a soft, clean bath towel.

🔗 Collocations

soft bath towel – a bath towel that feels gentle and smooth

folded bath towel – a bath towel arranged neatly in layers

clean bath towel – a freshly washed bath towel

🔄 Synonyms

bath sheet (n.) – a larger version of a bath towel

towel (n.) – a general term for any piece of absorbent cloth used for drying

📖 Cultural Story

Bath towels have been used for centuries; modern versions are often made of cotton or microfiber for high absorbency, a standard item in bathrooms worldwide.