dishcloth

noun

dish·​cloth ˈdish-ˌklȯth How to pronounce dishcloth (audio)
: a cloth for washing dishes

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Nurses used dishcloths as bandages; surgeons operated by cell-phone light, steadying themselves against the booms of incoming shells. Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024 Pat the seeds thoroughly dry with a clean dishcloth or paper towel. Johna Burdeos, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 Then, dump out the solution and wash the Dutch oven well with hot soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge or dishcloth. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024 Available in assorted botanical prints, these two-packs of reusable Swedish dishcloths are perfect for cleaning up everyday spills and messes while providing an eco-friendly alternative to paper towels. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dishcloth 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dishcloth was in 1827

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“Dishcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishcloth. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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dishcloth

noun
dish·​cloth ˈdish-ˌklȯth How to pronounce dishcloth (audio)
: a cloth for washing dishes

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