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Definition of washcloth

washcloth

/ˈwɑːʃˌklɔːθ/
wash · cloth
Plural:washcloths
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washcloth Lexical Profile

washcloth Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small square of absorbent cloth used for washing the face or body.

Example

"She soaked the washcloth in warm, soapy water and gently wiped the baby's face."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Chiefly used in North American English; in British English, the equivalent item is typically referred to as a 'flannel' or 'facecloth'.

• Nearby Words

washboard
washboarding
washbowl
washcloth
washday
washdown
washer

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of the words 'wash' and 'cloth', emerging in American English during the late 19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Washcloth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/washcloth
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