How Do You Spell TOWEL?

Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ʊə͡l] (IPA)

The word "towel" is spelled with the letters t, o, w, e, and l. Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription is /ˈtaʊəl/, which shows that the first syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /aʊ/ as in "doubt" or "out". The second syllable has a neutral schwa sound /ə/. The spelling is straightforward and follows typical English conventions, with the letter combination "ow" representing the diphthong /aʊ/ and the silent "e" indicating a long vowel sound.

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TOWEL Meaning and Definition

  1. A towel is a flexible, absorbent fabric typically made of cotton, linen, or a blend of synthetic materials, that is used for drying or wiping the body, hands, or objects. It is rectangular or square in shape and comes in various sizes, ranging from small hand towels to larger bath towels.

    Towels possess high absorbency due to their fine fibers and looped pile structure. The loops on the surface of the fabric allow it to trap moisture effectively and facilitate drying. This quality has made towels an indispensable everyday item in households, hotels, spas, and gyms.

    Typically, towels have two distinct sides: one with a smooth surface for gentle wiping and another textured side with loops or fibers for enhanced absorption. The smooth side is usually used for softly patting the skin, while the textured side is employed for vigorous drying.

    The colors and patterns on towels can vary greatly, offering a wide array of choices to suit individual preferences and decor. Additionally, towels may feature hems, borders, or decorative elements to add style and durability.

    Towels are versatile commodities with various types specialized for different purposes, such as face towels, hand towels, bath towels, beach towels, or kitchen towels used for drying dishes. With their essential functionality and widespread use, towels have become an indispensable part of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

  2. A cloth for wiping the face and hands, especially after washing; any cloth used as a wiper in domestic use.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TOWEL

The word "towel" has an interesting etymology. It originated from the Old French word "toaille", which meant a cloth used for wiping or cleaning. The Old French term "toaille" itself was derived from the Latin word "towelum", which referred to a cloth used for washing or wiping, particularly in the context of personal hygiene. Ultimately, the Latin word can be traced back to the Germanic language family, where the root word "tha-" meant "to cleanse" or "to wash". Through various linguistic transformations over time, "towel" has become the word commonly used today to describe a piece of fabric used for drying or wiping objects or the body.

Idioms with the word TOWEL

  • throw in the towel/sponge The idiom "throw in the towel/sponge" means to give up, surrender, or admit defeat. It originates from the sport of boxing, where a competitor's coach may throw a towel into the ring to indicate their fighter is no longer able to continue.
  • throw/chuck in the towel The idiom "throw/chuck in the towel" means to give up, surrender, or concede defeat. It originates from boxing, where a boxer's coach throws a towel into the ring to signal that the boxer is unable to continue fighting and is quitting the match.
  • throw in the towel The idiom "throw in the towel" means to give up or surrender in a difficult situation. It refers to the action of literally throwing a towel into a boxing ring to signal conceding defeat.
  • throw in the sponge/towel The idiom "throw in the sponge/towel" means to give up, surrender, or admit defeat, especially after a long and difficult struggle. It originates from the sport of boxing, where a cornerman throws in a sponge or towel to signal the fighter's surrender and end the match. This idiom is commonly used in various contexts to convey the idea of accepting failure or abandoning a challenging endeavor.
  • towel sm or sth off To "towel something off" is an idiomatic expression that means to use a towel to dry or remove any moisture from an object, surface, or oneself. It refers to the action of wiping or cleaning something with a towel to make it dry.
  • towel sm or sth down The idiom "towel something down" means to dry or wipe off a surface or object using a towel. It is often used figuratively to describe the action of thoroughly cleaning or removing moisture from something.
  • towel off To "towel off" means to dry oneself using a towel, usually after bathing, swimming, or sweating. It refers to the act of removing moisture or dampness from the body by rubbing with a towel.
  • crying towel The idiom "crying towel" generally refers to a figurative towel that someone metaphorically uses to dry their tears or to express their disappointment or frustration. It symbolizes seeking sympathy or comfort when faced with adversity or defeat.

Similar spelling words for TOWEL

Plural form of TOWEL is TOWELS

Conjugate verb Towel

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be towelling
you would be towelling
he/she/it would be towelling
we would be towelling
they would be towelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have toweled; towelled
you would have toweled; towelled
he/she/it would have toweled; towelled
we would have toweled; towelled
they would have toweled; towelled
I would have towel
you would have towel
he/she/it would have towel
we would have towel
they would have towel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been towelling
you would have been towelling
he/she/it would have been towelling
we would have been towelling
they would have been towelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been toweling; towelling
you would have been toweling; towelling
he/she/it would have been toweling; towelling
we would have been toweling; towelling
they would have been toweling; towelling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would towel
you would towel
he/she/it would towel
we would towel
they would towel

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be toweling; towelling
you would be toweling; towelling
he/she/it would be toweling; towelling
we would be toweling; towelling
they would be toweling; towelling

FUTURE

I will towel
you will towel
he/she/it will towel
we will towel
they will towel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be toweling; towelling
you will be toweling; towelling
he/she/it will be toweling; towelling
we will be toweling; towelling
they will be toweling; towelling
I will be towelling
you will be towelling
he/she/it will be towelling
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have toweled; towelled
you will have toweled; towelled
he/she/it will have toweled; towelled
we will have toweled; towelled
they will have toweled; towelled
I will have towelled
you will have towelled
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we will have towelled
they will have towelled
I will have towelled, will have toweled
we will have towelled, will have toweled
you will have towelled, will have toweled
he/she/it will have towelled, will have toweled
they will have towelled, will have toweled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been toweling; towelling
you will have been toweling; towelling
he/she/it will have been toweling; towelling
we will have been toweling; towelling
they will have been toweling; towelling
I will have been towelling
you will have been towelling
he/she/it will have been towelling
we will have been towelling
they will have been towelling

IMPERATIVE

you towel
we let´s towel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to towel

PAST

I towelled
you towelled
he/she/it towelled
we towelled
they towelled
I towelled, toweled
we towelled, toweled
you towelled, toweled
he/she/it towelled, toweled
they towelled, toweled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was toweling; towelling
you were toweling; towelling
he/she/it was toweling; towelling
we were toweling; towelling
they were toweling; towelling
I was towelling
you were towelling
he/she/it was towelling
we were towelling
they were towelling

PAST PARTICIPLE

toweled; towelled
towelled

PAST PERFECT

I had toweled; towelled
you had toweled; towelled
he/she/it had toweled; towelled
we had toweled; towelled
they had toweled; towelled
I had towelled
you had towelled
he/she/it had towelled
we had towelled
they had towelled
I had towelled, had toweled
we had towelled, had toweled
you had towelled, had toweled
he/she/it had towelled, had toweled
they had towelled, had toweled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been toweling; towelling
you had been toweling; towelling
he/she/it had been toweling; towelling
we had been toweling; towelling
they had been toweling; towelling
I had been towelling
you had been towelling
he/she/it had been towelling
we had been towelling
they had been towelling

PRESENT

I towel
you towel
he/she/it towels
we towel
they towel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am toweling; towelling
you are toweling; towelling
he/she/it is toweling; towelling
we are toweling; towelling
they are toweling; towelling
I am towelling
you are towelling
he/she/it is towelling
we are towelling
they are towelling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

toweling; towelling
towelling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have toweled; towelled
you have toweled; towelled
he/she/it has toweled; towelled
we have toweled; towelled
they have toweled; towelled
I have towelled
you have towelled
he/she/it has towelled
we have towelled
they have towelled
I have toweled, have towelled
we have toweled, have towelled
you have toweled, have towelled
he/she/it has toweled, has towelled
they have toweled, have towelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been toweling; towelling
you have been toweling; towelling
he/she/it has been toweling; towelling
we have been toweling; towelling
they have been toweling; towelling
I have been towelling
you have been towelling
he/she/it has been towelling
we have been towelling
they have been towelling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it towel

SIMPLE PAST

I toweled; towelled
you toweled; towelled
he/she/it toweled; towelled
we toweled; towelled
they toweled; towelled
I am toweling, am towelling
we are towelling, are toweling
you are towelling, are toweling
he/she/it is toweling, is towelling
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I was towelling, was toweling
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you were toweling, were towelling
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they were toweling, were towelling
I will be toweling, will be towelling
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