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

Martha was a very devoted hostess, Mary was the first person to see the resurrected Christ, and Lazarus was miraculously raised by Jesus from the dead and emerged from the tomb wearing his burial cloths. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Key Takeaways Use damp microfiber cloths and dust weekly to trap particles instead of moving them around. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026

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

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