tea towel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From tea + towel. Attested from the middle 19th century. Compare earlier tea-cloth from the late 18th century.
Meanings
- (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) A cloth, made from cotton or linen, for drying dishes and glassware.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tea towels | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| teatowel | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tea-towel | alternative | lexicographic |