プレスタオル

noun

compressed towel; compress towel

A small, tightly compressed towel that expands when water is added; often used for travel, outdoor activities, or as a novelty item. The term is a wasei-eigo construction from 'press' and 'towel'.

See also: 圧縮タオル

• 旅りょ行こうにプレスタオルを持もっていくと便べん利りだ。

  It's convenient to bring a compressed towel when traveling.

• 水みずに浸ひたすとプレスタオルが広ひろがる。

  The compressed towel expands when soaked in water.