1. plural of dishtowel; absorbent cloths used for drying dishes, glasses, and kitchen utensils

Examples

• She folded the clean dishtowels and put them in the kitchen drawer.
• We need to buy new dishtowels because these old ones are getting worn out.
• The dishtowels were hanging on hooks next to the sink.
• Mom uses different dishtowels for drying dishes and wiping counters.
• The restaurant kitchen goes through dozens of dishtowels every day.
• Cotton dishtowels are more absorbent than synthetic ones.