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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The eight-piece set includes just about every size a guest (or two) might need: two bath towels (27 by 54 inches), two hand towels (16 by 60 inches), and four washcloths (13 by 13 inches).
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Close your eyes, and apply a cold washcloth over your eyes to reduce inflammation.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Our 6-Piece Towel Set includes two hand towels, two bath towels, and two washcloths.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Use it multiple times a week, leaving it on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing gently with a washcloth.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Close your eyes, and apply a cold washcloth over your eyes to reduce inflammation.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Our 6-Piece Towel Set includes two hand towels, two bath towels, and two washcloths.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Use it multiple times a week, leaving it on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing gently with a washcloth.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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