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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Our 6-Piece Towel Set includes two hand towels, two bath towels, and two washcloths.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Once cooled, soak a washcloth in the tea and gently apply it to the affected area of skin.8
People with allergies to daisies, ragweed, or marigolds should avoid chamomile.9
10.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Bath towels and washcloths should be washed every three to four uses, and bath mats should be washed weekly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
The small towel provided can be used as a washcloth.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Once cooled, soak a washcloth in the tea and gently apply it to the affected area of skin.8
People with allergies to daisies, ragweed, or marigolds should avoid chamomile.9
10.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Bath towels and washcloths should be washed every three to four uses, and bath mats should be washed weekly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
The small towel provided can be used as a washcloth.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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