washcloth

noun

wash·​cloth ˈwȯsh-ˌklȯth How to pronounce washcloth (audio)
ˈwäsh-
: a cloth that is used for washing one's face and body

called also facecloth, washrag

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Patients are usually told to apply a warm compress, such as a washcloth, a few times a day. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 The bathroom and towel station guests actually use Set out fresh towels in a stack of bath, hand and washcloth, either rolled at the bed or placed in the bathroom. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 Silk eye mask, washcloths and satin scrunchies are also available. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Instead, batch bath towels together and then wash hand towels and washcloths together. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for washcloth

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First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of washcloth was in 1863

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washcloth

noun
wash·​cloth -ˌklȯth How to pronounce washcloth (audio)
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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