the cloth

noun

: Christian priests and ministers : clergy

He has great respect for the cloth.

He is a man of the cloth.

Examples of the cloth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dyer suggests misting the cloth with the cleaning solution and wiping the window in vertical sections before using a dry cloth to wipe the areas again. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

The former—a dark blue microfiber on the outer part of the cloth—breaks up bigger pieces of grime, while the light blue microfiber on the inner part traps and absorbs dirt. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Spritzing the cloth instead of directly onto the windows helps prevent water spots from forming. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

To prevent this leaching, stale urine was used as a mordant—a chemical that binds to the dye and the cloth, acting as a molecular bridge between the two while protecting the color from breaking down from exposure to light, water, and rinsing. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the cloth

• broadcloth
• cheesecloth
• loincloth
• neckcloth
• oilcloth
• sackcloth
• washcloth
• zeroth
• broth
• doth
• froth
• goth