washcloth

English

Etymology

From wash +‎ cloth.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈwɒʃ.klɒθ/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwɔʃ.klɔθ/, /ˈwɑʃ.-/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Hyphenation: wash‧cloth

Noun

washcloth (plural washcloths)

  1. A small cloth used to wash the face and body.
    Synonyms: washrag; face cloth, face washer; flannel (mostly Commonwealth)
    Hypernyms: cloth, rag
    Coordinate terms: dishcloth, dishrag

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