Learn English – What do we call the small towel that we use only for hands

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What do we call the small towel that we use only on our hands (not the big one that we use on our body after a shower)? It usually hangs beside the basin.

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Best Answer

It is called a "hand towel" if used for drying the hands or face.

A similar but smaller towel is called a "wash cloth" (AmE) or a "flannel" (BrE) if used for washing the hands, face, or body.