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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25 June 2026
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24 June 2026
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Grab one that speaks to you and fill it with towels, washcloths, or makeup wipes.
—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Add coordinating hand towels and washcloths to fully outfit your kid’s bathroom.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
But even better than a washcloth?
—
Colleen Murphy,
Health,
27 May 2026
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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