washcloth

noun

wash·​cloth ˈwȯsh-ˌklȯth How to pronounce washcloth (audio)
ˈwäsh-
: a cloth that is used for washing one's face and body

called also facecloth, washrag

Examples of washcloth in a Sentence

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After applying a mask, leave it on for the time recommended on product label, and gently rinse off with lukewarm water before lightly patting your skin dry with a washcloth. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025 It was found on the comforter, a towel, a washcloth, a T-shirt, and on the bathroom sink. Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025 Stick to gentle, fragrance-free liquid soaps. Use a clean, soft cotton or microfiber washcloth. Brittany Dube, Health, 27 May 2025 It was found on the blue washcloth and the red T-shirt. Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for washcloth

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of washcloth was in 1863

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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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washcloth

noun
wash·​cloth -ˌklȯth How to pronounce washcloth (audio)
: a cloth for washing one's face and body

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