dishcloth

[ dish-klawth, -kloth ]

noun

, plural dish·cloths [dish, -klaw, th, z, -klo, th, z, -klawths, -kloths].

1. a cloth for use in washing dishes; dishrag.

dishcloth

/ ˈdɪʃˌklɒθ /

noun

1. a cloth or rag for washing or drying dishes Also called (dialect)dishcloutˈdɪʃˌkluːt

Word History and Origins

Origin of dishcloth¹

First recorded in 1820–30; dish + cloth

Example Sentences

Then let the spray sit for a few moments before wiping down with a wet dishcloth.

From Washington Post

When a plastic board becomes scraggly enough to snag your dishcloth when you wash it, throw it out.

From The Daily Beast

Last evening, when the cook was going to church, he pinned a dishcloth to her cloak, and she never found it out till she got back.

From Project Gutenberg

The dishcloth was hung away now, and every bit of work was done.

From Project Gutenberg

I did so, chose a dishcloth, and started to dry a pyramid of wet plates.

From Project Gutenberg

The dishcloth is the poorest thing with which to wipe pots and pans, for it cannot possibly be free from soap and grease.

From Project Gutenberg

"You haven't scalded the dishcloth in clean hot water as I told you to do," said Marilla immovably.

From Project Gutenberg