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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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 Use your hands: Since washcloths and sponges can irritate the skin, apply cleansers using your fingers, moving then over the skin in a circular motion. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025 Cold compress: Apply a cool, damp washcloth over your closed eyes. Splash your eyes with cold water: Splash gently with cold water to flush out the irritants. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 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 20 Jun. 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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