washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
ˈwȯsh-ˌklȯth 
ˈwäsh-
: a cloth that is used for washing one's face and body
called also facecloth, washrag
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First, massage a lip scrub into the lips gently but thoroughly, then wash away softly with a washcloth.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Birch Lane 6-Piece Scotia Cotton Bath Towel Set $147 $69 at Wayfair
The plush set features two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Wipe paws off after walking outdoors with a wet washcloth or baby wipes to prevent pets from licking soot off of their feet after coming inside.
—Geoffrey Eisler, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
After a thorough massage, splash on some warm or cool (never hot) water or wet a clean washcloth to gently wipe away the product.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Birch Lane 6-Piece Scotia Cotton Bath Towel Set $147 $69 at Wayfair
The plush set features two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Wipe paws off after walking outdoors with a wet washcloth or baby wipes to prevent pets from licking soot off of their feet after coming inside.
—Geoffrey Eisler, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
After a thorough massage, splash on some warm or cool (never hot) water or wet a clean washcloth to gently wipe away the product.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for washcloth
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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