Washcloth Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɑʃˌkɫɔθ

WAHSH-klawth

UK

ˈwɒʃklɒθ

WOSH-kloth

Definition

A small piece of cloth used for washing your body or face.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in bathrooms; called 'facecloth' in some regions (UK, Canada). Not the same as a towel (used to dry). Usually refers to a soft, absorbent square cloth about hand-sized.

• Spanish: toallita - paño (de baño)
• Portuguese (BR): paninho - pano de lavar
• Portuguese (PT): toalhinha - pano de lavar
• Chinese (Simplified): 洗脸巾 - 洗澡巾
• Chinese (Traditional): 洗臉巾 - 洗澡巾
• Hindi: धोने का कपड़ा
• Arabic: قطعة قماش للغسل - منشفة صغيرة
• Bengali: গোসলের কাপড় - মুখ মুছে নেওয়ার কাপড়
• Russian: мочалка (тряпичная) - полотняная салфетка
• Japanese: 洗顔タオル - ウォッシュクロス
• Vietnamese: khăn rửa mặt - khăn lau người
• Korean: 수건 (세안용) - 워시클로스
• Turkish: yüz bezi - lif (bez)
• Urdu: چہرہ دھونے کا کپڑا - واش کلاتھ
• Indonesian: waslap - kain lap mandi

Example Sentences

Please bring me a washcloth.

basic

She used a washcloth to wash her face.

basic

The hotel provides a fresh washcloth every day.

basic

I like to use a hot washcloth to relax my face before bed.

natural

Oops, I dropped the washcloth on the floor.

natural

If you need to cool down, put a wet washcloth on your forehead.

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