How to Use cloth in a Sentence

cloth

noun
  • Wipe the surface with a clean dry cloth.
  • The dress is made out of a beautiful silk cloth.
  • He has great respect for the cloth.
  • The people who spent $6,000 to smooch a piece of cloth?
    Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The main unit can be cleaned with mild soap and a damp cloth.
    Dwyer Frame, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Next, wipe down the top and sides of the window AC unit with a damp cloth.
    Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
  • To clean it, just wipe dirt and grime off it with a damp cloth.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • Wipe down the outside of the grill with a clean microfiber cloth.
    House Beautiful, 16 May 2023
  • The truckles stolen from Neal's Yard were bound in cloth.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Rinse the area using a dampened cloth to wipe away the paste.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
  • Dip a clean cloth into the paste and wipe down the surface.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Drop an old sheet or cloth under the fan to collect the dust.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023
  • To clean, wipe spots with a wet cloth and warm soap; leave open to air dry.
    Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Rinse and Dry Rinse the board off with warm water, and dry with a clean cloth.
    Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
  • Tie a white towel or large white cloth to the front door knob.
    Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2023
  • The teen girls watched anxiously as an easel, cloaked in a black cloth, was pushed to the front of the stage.
    Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Place pressure on the cork through the cloth and gently twist the cork to remove.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2022
  • And again, it’s made of bark cloth, wood, rattan, some seeds.
    Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2024
  • So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock.
    Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 20 Feb. 2023
  • To use it, brush your teeth at night and dry them with a soft cloth or tissue.
    Korin Miller, wsj.com, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Wipe jar rims with a clean cloth; adjust lids and screw bands.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
  • Next, wipe the sides, door, and soap dispensers with a microfiber cloth.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The hostages were carrying a stick with a white cloth when IDF troops shot them.
    Bruno Nota, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The guests will be seated on hay bales covered with a white cloth.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Dry the inside of the oven with a kitchen cloth or paper towel.
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2023
  • This cooling cloth can be worn around the neck, over the face, and under or over any type of hat.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Piles of bright cloth line tabletops and shelves from floor to ceiling.
    Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Add Extra Shine Rub the surface with a soft cloth and a few drops of lemon oil.
    Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The set includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two wash cloths.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Grab a fork, chopstick, or skewer, wrap it in a microfiber cloth, and use it to agitate any buildup clinging to the bottom of the glass.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024

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