noun
paper towel; paper hand towel
Commonly used for disposable paper towels, especially for drying hands in restrooms or kitchens.
トイレにペーパータオルがなかった。
There were no paper towels in the restroom.
手を洗った後、ペーパータオルで拭いてください。
Please dry your hands with a paper towel after washing them.
Variant with a middle dot; less common but still seen.
Loanword from English 'paper towel'.