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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Try to skip the paper towels (less trash!) and use quick-dry towels or a washcloth instead.
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Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
For metal pieces, use a washcloth and mineral spirits.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
The set includes two cotton bath towels (which measure 27 by 54 inches), two hand towels, and two washcloths.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Steam from a humidifier, a hot shower, or a warm, wet washcloth on your face for a short period can have a similar effect.6
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—Lauren Schlanger, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
For metal pieces, use a washcloth and mineral spirits.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
The set includes two cotton bath towels (which measure 27 by 54 inches), two hand towels, and two washcloths.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Steam from a humidifier, a hot shower, or a warm, wet washcloth on your face for a short period can have a similar effect.6
5.
—Lauren Schlanger, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 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 28 May. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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