Examples of dishrag in a Sentence

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The family washed their clothes by hand and used T-shirts as dishrags to save money. Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024 Instead of an airbag, crash investigators found dishrags and newspapers. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dishrag was in 1839

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“Dishrag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishrag. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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