dishcloth

noun

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

Examples of dishcloth in a Sentence

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Southerners love a lovingly crocheted or knitted cotton dishcloth. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for dishcloth

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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 26 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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