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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After the cement is clean, wipe down all patio furniture with a washcloth.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Cool compresses: Applying a clean, cool, and damp washcloth to the rash for five to 10 minutes can bring relief.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Between skincare, makeup, and hair tools, bathrooms can quickly become overcrowded with products that are necessary to have at arm’s reach but hard to organize, and that doesn’t even include washcloths, towels, and toilet paper.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
To make a cold compress, soak a towel or washcloth in cold water, wring it out, and apply it to itchy areas.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Cool compresses: Applying a clean, cool, and damp washcloth to the rash for five to 10 minutes can bring relief.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Between skincare, makeup, and hair tools, bathrooms can quickly become overcrowded with products that are necessary to have at arm’s reach but hard to organize, and that doesn’t even include washcloths, towels, and toilet paper.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
To make a cold compress, soak a towel or washcloth in cold water, wring it out, and apply it to itchy areas.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for washcloth
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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