the cloth
noun
: Christian priests and ministers : clergy
He has great respect for the cloth.
He is a man of the cloth.
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Lady Gaga has worn the habit in music videos and on tour, while designers including Rick Owens have frequently played with the cloth caps’ austere form.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The sun’s rays will warm the soil, and the cloth will hold in that radiant heat overnight.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Scrub with the cloth or a toothbrush, getting into any folds and crevices.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
For a quick hand wash, fill a basin or sink with cool water, soak the cloth for about 15 minutes, and scrub it to remove dust and other particles.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The sun’s rays will warm the soil, and the cloth will hold in that radiant heat overnight.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Scrub with the cloth or a toothbrush, getting into any folds and crevices.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
For a quick hand wash, fill a basin or sink with cool water, soak the cloth for about 15 minutes, and scrub it to remove dust and other particles.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the cloth
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“The cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cloth. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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