Towel (noun)

A piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself after washing or bathing.

Origin:

From the middle english word "towaille" meaning a cloth for wiping, it refers to a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself after washing or bathing.

Examples:

1. The guests were provided with a towel for use after showering.
2. The beach-goer spread the towel on the sand to lay on.
3. The gym-goer wiped the sweat from his face with a towel.
4. The hotel offered a towel service, replacing the guest's used towels with fresh ones.
5. The chef dried the dishes with a towel before putting them away.