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