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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Sometimes, that requires making small but meaningful adjustments, like warming washcloths for a patient who resists basic care.
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Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Two washcloths, two hand towels, and two matching bath towels are included in our Signature Soft Cotton set.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Toss a couple of damp washcloths in the microwave for a few seconds to make warm towels.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Her tips for staying beautiful included taking a nightly bath and washing her face with a hot washcloth.
—Nancy Mattia, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Two washcloths, two hand towels, and two matching bath towels are included in our Signature Soft Cotton set.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Toss a couple of damp washcloths in the microwave for a few seconds to make warm towels.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Her tips for staying beautiful included taking a nightly bath and washing her face with a hot washcloth.
—Nancy Mattia, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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