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dishcloth

American  
[dish-klawth, -kloth] / ˈdɪʃˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /
British, dishclout

noun

plural

dishcloths
  1. a cloth for use in washing dishes; dishrag.


dishcloth British  
/ ˈdɪʃˌklɒθ /

noun

  1. Also called (dialect): dishclout.  a cloth or rag for washing or drying dishes

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Etymology

Origin of dishcloth

First recorded in 1820–30; dish + cloth

Example Sentences

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She placed her bowl on a high shelf and covered it with dishcloths.

From Literature

She gripped the dishcloth against her midriff and wrung it absently, her knuckles white.

From Literature

That woman could crochet anything from a lowly dishcloth to a baby sweater that was soft as a cloud.

From Literature

For now, most of the recycling is instead for lower grade products like dishcloths.

From Reuters

An important cleaning aid in most kitchens is the tea towel, also known as a dishcloth.

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