1900 23 June 3/6 (advt.) Beach Towels. Good quality huckaback linen.
1954 54 383/2 As they threaded, single file, along the crowded walks, each boy with his glamorous beach towel thrown serape-style over his shoulder, they created quite a stir.
2005 S. Amick xli. 183 Two big beach towels hung out to dry.