ground cloth
noun
: a waterproof sheet placed on the ground for protection (as of a sleeping bag) against soil moisture
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Heavy blankets, thick sleeping bags, ground cloths, auto cushions, and pillows are essential equipment.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The Intex Simple Spa comes with a thermal ground cloth that’s insulated to prevent heat loss, as well to protect the hot tub from external damage.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
In addition to a heat-saving cover and pump, this hot tub comes with a thermal ground cloth, storage bag, four filter cartridges, and two headrests.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
Features All inflatable hot tubs typically include a pump, heater, filtration system, and cover, and many also come with ground cloths, extra filter cartridges, chlorine regulators, and carrying bags.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2023
Having a ground cloth that fits you is paramount.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 27 July 2021
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The Intex Simple Spa comes with a thermal ground cloth that’s insulated to prevent heat loss, as well to protect the hot tub from external damage.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
In addition to a heat-saving cover and pump, this hot tub comes with a thermal ground cloth, storage bag, four filter cartridges, and two headrests.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
Features All inflatable hot tubs typically include a pump, heater, filtration system, and cover, and many also come with ground cloths, extra filter cartridges, chlorine regulators, and carrying bags.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2023
Having a ground cloth that fits you is paramount.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 27 July 2021
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“Ground cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20cloth. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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