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

Wiping cloths were held on prep tables and not in a chemical sanitizing solution. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

For plants rooted in the ground, cover them with frost cloths, blankets, or tarps to trap the heat radiating from the soil. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

The wet wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizing solution between uses. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Set your iron to its lowest setting—no steam—and place the stained area between two paper towels or lint-free cloths. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Clorox wipes, microfiber cloths, and a cleaning spray are under bathroom sinks in the basement and third floor, under the kitchen sink on the first floor, and in the laundry closet on the second floor. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

In the basement, investigators also uncovered a pail filled with bloody cloths, which could have been a key piece of evidence in the case. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Liberty is also stocking fabric dust bags, matching cleaning cloths, handwoven envelopes and note cards as part of its service in the new space. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

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