Synonyms of cloths

cloths

noun

plural of cloth

1

as in fabrics

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

• fabrics
• textiles
• fibers
• threads
• rags
• yarns

2

as in clergies

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

• clergies
• churches
• spiritualities
• ministries
• spiritualties
• hierarchies
• episcopates
• first estates
• priesthoods
• presbyteries
• diaconates
• clerkships
• monkhoods

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cloths

Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths. — Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026

The Right Way When cleaning, skip the abrasive sponges for soft cloths and use cleaners specially designed for ceramic cooktops. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Cover loosely with cloths and let rise again; when dough has risen, place pans in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until tops of loaves are light brown. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Instead of resting in a sanitizing solution, wet wiping cloths sat on a cookline preparation table. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Microfiber cloths, scrub brushes, storage caddies, gloves and specialty cleaning tools all fit that pattern and typically cost far more at big-box retailers or grocery chains. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

When in doubt, opt for microfiber cloths, soft sponges, or non-abrasive scrubs. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

Microfiber cloths are another inexpensive staple McGowen recommends keeping on hand. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026

That means my greasy microfiber cloths do get washed with my cotton drying towels, along with oven mitts, linen napkins, and the seat pads for my counter stools (my kids somehow manage to trash them every week). — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026