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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This should include a regular bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
And, for those who tend to color outside the lines, the materials wipe away very easily with a washcloth.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
To cleanse your baby’s skin, use a mild baby wash with a soft washcloth.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
This set features two bath towels, two hand towels, two fingertip towels, and two washcloths that are generously sized, according to one shopper.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
And, for those who tend to color outside the lines, the materials wipe away very easily with a washcloth.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
To cleanse your baby’s skin, use a mild baby wash with a soft washcloth.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
This set features two bath towels, two hand towels, two fingertip towels, and two washcloths that are generously sized, according to one shopper.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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