towelette

noun

tow·​el·​ette ˌtau̇-(ə-)ˈlet How to pronounce towelette (audio)
: a small usually premoistened piece of material used for personal cleansing (as of the hands)

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Original price: $13.99 These Neutrogena pre-moistened facial cleansing towelettes gently remove makeup and dissolve dirt for fresh, clean-looking skin. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025 After the visit, your driver will meet you at the exit—no schlepping to the van or bus—with fresh cold waters and moist towelettes. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Key Ingredients: Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, willow bark extract How to Use: Swipe the step one pad across clean, dry skin using circular motions until the towelette feels dry. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024 Reduce anal irritation by using a moist towelette or wipe instead of bathroom tissue. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for towelette

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of towelette was in 1902

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“Towelette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/towelette. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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