Dish towel is the American English term for a cloth used to dry dishes - equivalent to British "tea towel."
Usage
The term "dish towel" is primarily:
- American English
- Canadian English
- Some international contexts
vs "Kitchen Towel"
In American usage:
- Dish towel: Cloth for drying dishes
- Kitchen towel/paper towels: Disposable paper
In British usage:
- Tea towel: Cloth for drying dishes
- Kitchen roll: Disposable paper
- Kitchen towel: Can mean either
Characteristics
Same as tea towels:
- Flat woven
- Cotton or linen
- Lint-free preferred
- Absorbent
Related Terms
- Tea towel - British equivalent
- Kitchen towels - Category