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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The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
This set comes with six pieces — bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths — and is a budget-friendly way to add some summer color to your home.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 July 2025
If wrinkles still show up, a few minutes in the dryer with a damp washcloth or a pass with a steamer can freshen up most fabrics.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 1 July 2025
Don’t use washcloths, sponges, or loofahs to clean the tattooed area.
—Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
This set comes with six pieces — bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths — and is a budget-friendly way to add some summer color to your home.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 July 2025
If wrinkles still show up, a few minutes in the dryer with a damp washcloth or a pass with a steamer can freshen up most fabrics.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 1 July 2025
Don’t use washcloths, sponges, or loofahs to clean the tattooed area.
—Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
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“Washcloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/washcloth. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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washcloth
noun
wash·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a cloth for washing one's face and body
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