Synonyms of cloth

cloth

noun

ˈklȯth 

1

as in fabric

a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)

cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fabric
• textile
• fiber
• yarn
• thread
• rag

2

as in clergy

the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church

he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clergy
• church
• spirituality
• ministry
• episcopate
• priesthood
• hierarchy
• first estate
• spiritualty
• presbytery
• diaconate
• clerkship
• monkhood

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cloth

Once the bugs are gone, gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth and a drop of mild dish soap. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

Wipe the shutters with a clean cloth dampened with only water to get rid of any soapy residue, or rinse with a garden hose, using a gentle spray. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

The wiping cloth storage bucket sanitizer also measured zero point zero on the sanitizer. — David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Each cutter was required to be built domestically, and each was equipped with specific weapons and equipment, down to the same number of inches of cloth for its sails. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 July 2026