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Definition of "washcloth" []

  • A small, usually square cloth of absorbent material used for washing the face or body. Also called facecloth, washrag. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "washcloth" in a sentence
  • "Wetting your dog in the face with water or a washcloth is a good way to make your dog hate the bath."
  • "Just soak a washcloth in plain whole milk, then rest the damp cloth on your face, neck, and upper chest for a minute or two."
  • "I soak a washcloth and dab the blood from her mouth."