dishcloth

noun

dish·​cloth ˈdish-ˌklȯth How to pronounce dishcloth (audio)
: a cloth for washing dishes

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When the pieces are at the proper temperature, wash them with warm water, gentle dish soap, and a soft sponge or dishcloth. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025 Step 2: Remove Cleaning Residue To gently remove residue, use a microfiber cloth, Swedish dishcloth, or soft sponge. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025 Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025 If the grille cover can be removed from the unit, rinse it under cool running water to dislodge dust, hair, and other debris, or submerge it in soapy water, using a soft-bristle brush, sponge, or dishcloth to clean between the vent slats. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dishcloth

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dishcloth was in 1827

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“Dishcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishcloth. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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dishcloth

noun
dish·​cloth ˈdish-ˌklȯth How to pronounce dishcloth (audio)
: a cloth for washing dishes

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