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Towelette: meaning, definitions and examples

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towelette

 

[ หŒtaสŠษ™หˆlษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

disposable cloth

A towelette is a small, moist, disposable cloth that is often used for personal hygiene or cleaning purposes. It is typically individually packaged for convenience and may contain cleansing agents or disinfectants.

Synonyms

cloth, napkin, wipes

Examples of usage

  • I used a towelette to clean my hands after eating.
  • The hotel provided towelettes in the bathroom.
  • She wiped her face with a towelette after the workout.

Translations

Translations of the word "towelette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น toalhete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅŒเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tuch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ handuk kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒัˆะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rฤ™cznik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚ชใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serviette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ toallita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท havlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€์˜ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุดูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruฤnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uterรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆฏ›ๅทพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brisaฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handklรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะปะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dastan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ toallita

Etymology

The word 'towelette' is derived from 'towel,' which comes from the Middle English 'toille,' meaning 'to twist' or 'to wrap,' and has its roots in the Old French 'toaille.' The diminutive suffix '-ette' denotes smallness or a lesser version of something, hence 'towelette' essentially refers to a small towel. The term has been in use since the early 20th century, evolving alongside the rise of convenience products in modern hygiene and sanitation practices. Towelette products became particularly popular in the late 20th century as individual packaging allowed for greater portability and convenience, making them a staple in personal care and hospitality industries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,507, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.