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

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

Prepare yourself with warm water, mild dish soap, and microfiber cleaning cloths. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026

These cloths are also soft enough not to scratch your pots and pans, but sturdy enough to hold up to daily wiping, drying, and mopping. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

Though costly, this mistake taught Aziz’s team always to use fresh cloths and to avoid using the wrong cleaning tools on scratch-prone surfaces. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026