noun
washcloth
WOSH-kloth
noun
1
A small, absorbent cloth used for washing the face and body.
"She wiped the toddler's face with a damp washcloth."
How to Use Washcloth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small cloth for washing yourself, usually kept by the sink or in the shower.
UK vs US
Called a "flannel" in British English and a "washcloth" in American English.
Easily confused with
dishcloth
Word Forms
washcloths plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "wash" and "cloth."