cloth

noun

ˈklȯth How to pronounce cloth (audio)
Definition of clothnext
1
as in fabric
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

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as in clergy
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

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Recent Examples of cloth Seal any secondary drain (aka the overflow hole at the top of the basin that prevents flooding) with a wet cloth, then make sure the sink has enough water to cover the plunger cup. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 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 difference was especially obvious on cloth and grass, where the rigid-legged robot nearly stalled. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Remove from oven and use a napkin or cloth to press out any water from cheese mold. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
  1. fabric
  2. clergy
  3. textile
  4. church
Noun
  • Everything from merino sweaters ($118) to quarter-zips ($228) as well as a number of styles in Gap’s signature CashSoft texture—its best-selling cashmere-alternative fabric—is ready to shop.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Finish with outdoor rugs, throw blankets and cushions in weather-resistant fabric.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fabric
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  • And now chaplaincy — beyond traditional worship spaces — is attracting more clergy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to punishing women who seek the priesthood, the Catholic Church has also sanctioned male clergy who support those ordinations.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of clergy
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  • But the decline of American textile manufacturing since the 1970s played a role, too, as brands went overseas for cheap labor.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The county grew around textile mills and mill villages, where generations of families often lived and worked close together and community life revolved around the same neighborhoods.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of textile
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  • The broadcaster reported that more than a hundred people had gathered in and around the church for a funeral procession.
    — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At least seven people were killed, and 27 injured, after gunmen opened fire on a church in Jordan’s southern Karak province in an unprecedented attack that has left the nation stunned.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of church

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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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