washcloth

[ wosh-klawth, -kloth, wawsh- ]

noun

, plural wash·cloths [wosh, -klaw, th, z, -klo, th, z, -klawths, -kloths, wawsh, -].

1. a small cloth for washing one's face or body.

washcloth

/ ˈwɒʃˌklɒθ /

noun

1. See dishcloth
   another name for dishcloth
2. a small piece of cloth used to wash the face and hands Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)face clothflannel

Word History and Origins

Origin of washcloth¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; wash + cloth

Example Sentences

To squeeze in some extra storage, Cruzado suggests using a small shelf in a corner for everyday items or a grouping of shelves on the wall for towels and washcloths.

From Washington Post

This is just a reminder to stop the drain or place a washcloth over the drain in your bathroom sink to catch anything that falls in.

From Washington Post

Apply the full-strength cleaner to a clean washcloth or terry cloth.

From Washington Post

Is there a more dreadful sensation than that of your stomach wringing itself out like a washcloth?

From The Daily Beast

I stroke his muscles with a soapy washcloth, picking out the embedded flecks of glass with my fingernails.

From The Daily Beast

I took a washcloth, made it really hot, put it over my chest, and prayed, ‘Please don’t let them grow any bigger!

From The Daily Beast

Hanging on a wooden peg driven into a hole, drilled in the cabin's wall, were a clean towel and washcloth.

From Project Gutenberg

When I blew the last note, I was wrung out as a washcloth, but I summoned the energy to zip over to the hatch and block it.

From Project Gutenberg

Fortunately the family washcloth hadn't been discovered by the time ours was produced; and we proceeded to wash.

From Project Gutenberg

After we had finished with the basin of hot water, Mrs. Wong took advantage of it, having found her own washcloth in the meantime.

From Project Gutenberg

Alan shook his head, got up off his chair, went inside for a cold washcloth and an ice pack, and came back out.

From Project Gutenberg