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 6-piece bundle includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths, all made from 100 percent cotton.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
This super-soft Turkish cotton set includes two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths, so your bathroom is stocked with all the essentials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2025
American Soft Linen 6-Piece Towel Set Even Airbnb owners chasing five-star ratings from visitors swear by this best-selling towel set that includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths — all crafted from 100 percent Turkish cotton.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Close your eyes, and apply a cold washcloth over your eyes to reduce inflammation.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
This super-soft Turkish cotton set includes two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths, so your bathroom is stocked with all the essentials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2025
American Soft Linen 6-Piece Towel Set Even Airbnb owners chasing five-star ratings from visitors swear by this best-selling towel set that includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths — all crafted from 100 percent Turkish cotton.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Close your eyes, and apply a cold washcloth over your eyes to reduce inflammation.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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