# hand towel

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhæn(d)ˌtaʊ(ə)l/

## Definitions
1. A small towel used for drying the hands or face.

## Etymology
From Middle English hand towelle, equivalent to hand + towel.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hand-towel