washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
ˈwȯsh-ˌklȯth 
ˈwäsh-
: a cloth that is used for washing one's face and body
called also facecloth, washrag
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Stick to gentle, fragrance-free liquid soaps. Use a clean, soft cotton or microfiber washcloth.
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Brittany Dube, Health, 27 May 2025
It was found on the blue washcloth and the red T-shirt.
—Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025
Use your hands: Since washcloths and sponges can irritate the skin, apply cleansers using your fingers, moving then over the skin in a circular motion.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Cold compress: Apply a cool, damp washcloth over your closed eyes.
Splash your eyes with cold water: Splash gently with cold water to flush out the irritants.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Brittany Dube, Health, 27 May 2025
It was found on the blue washcloth and the red T-shirt.
—Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025
Use your hands: Since washcloths and sponges can irritate the skin, apply cleansers using your fingers, moving then over the skin in a circular motion.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Cold compress: Apply a cool, damp washcloth over your closed eyes.
Splash your eyes with cold water: Splash gently with cold water to flush out the irritants.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for washcloth
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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