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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Move the person to a cool place and use cold washcloths, water, or ice on their body to bring their temperature down.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Cleaning the area with a washcloth may remove dead skin cells.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025
The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
This set comes with six pieces — bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths — and is a budget-friendly way to add some summer color to your home.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Cleaning the area with a washcloth may remove dead skin cells.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025
The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
This set comes with six pieces — bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths — and is a budget-friendly way to add some summer color to your home.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 July 2025
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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