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

Additional Tips for Cleaning Your TV Screen Never spray directly on the TV screen; spray the cloth. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 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

The little breaths, the cloth grabs and punches were all deliberate. — Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

Blot the test area gently rather than rubbing it, and stop immediately if color transfers onto the cloth, explains the experts at Vintage Leather Sydney. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the cloth

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