washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
ˈwȯsh-ˌklȯth 
ˈwäsh-
: a cloth that is used for washing one's face and body
called also facecloth, washrag
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Cold compress: Apply a cool, damp washcloth over your closed eyes.
Splash your eyes with cold water: Splash gently with cold water to flush out the irritants.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
To relieve itching, apply a clean washcloth soaked in cold water to the area for 5-10 minutes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Using a washcloth, loofah, or gentle scrub, exfoliate the skin on your bikini line and around your vulva.
—Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
Shoppers love this decorative rattan box for storing bath tissue, cosmetics, washcloths, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
To relieve itching, apply a clean washcloth soaked in cold water to the area for 5-10 minutes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Using a washcloth, loofah, or gentle scrub, exfoliate the skin on your bikini line and around your vulva.
—Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
Shoppers love this decorative rattan box for storing bath tissue, cosmetics, washcloths, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for washcloth
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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