noun
paper towel; kitchen paper; kitchen roll
Common household item used for wiping, cleaning, and absorbing in the kitchen.
キッチンペーパーでこぼれた水を拭いた。
I wiped up the spilled water with a paper towel.
キッチンペーパーが切れたから買ってきて。
We're out of paper towels, so please buy some.
Variant with a middle dot; less common in everyday writing.
ペーパータオル is a broader term for paper towels in general, including those used in bathrooms or public restrooms, while キッチンペーパー specifically refers to paper towels used in the kitchen.
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from 'kitchen' and 'paper'.