often attributive
1
a
: a pliable material made usually by weaving, felting, or knitting natural or synthetic fibers and filaments
terry cloth
a linen cloth
b
: a similar material (as of glass)
Woven glass cloth produces a strong laminate.
2
: a piece of cloth adapted for a particular purpose
especially
: tablecloth
3
a
: a distinctive dress of a profession or calling
b
: the dress of the clergy
Examples of cloth in a Sentence
The dress is made out of a beautiful silk cloth.
Wipe the surface with a clean dry cloth.
He has great respect for the cloth.
Recent Examples on the Web
This set of 12 microfiber cloths will be your new spring cleaning best friend.
—
Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Werner suggests spot cleaning stains with a clean cloth and a mild detergent for toppers and covers that aren’t machine washable.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
How to Clean Outdoor Lights Remove the lightbulb from the fixture, thoroughly wipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry with a dry, soft cloth for improved brightness.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Whether the baby’s family prefers disposable or cloth diapers, Dyper offers a large selection of both options.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
In November 2008, a man went to the National Archaeological Museum with a bundle of cloth, the museum said in a March 22 news release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
And once he's successfully removed, the video shows the horse lying on the ground recovering with a cloth over his eyes.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Then wipe the outside of the window with a wet rag, followed by a pass with a microfiber cloth doused in your solution.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Resting inside a glass case is a tallit – a thin religious cloth traditionally worn by Jews in prayer and during burial.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Werner suggests spot cleaning stains with a clean cloth and a mild detergent for toppers and covers that aren’t machine washable.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
How to Clean Outdoor Lights Remove the lightbulb from the fixture, thoroughly wipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry with a dry, soft cloth for improved brightness.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Whether the baby’s family prefers disposable or cloth diapers, Dyper offers a large selection of both options.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
In November 2008, a man went to the National Archaeological Museum with a bundle of cloth, the museum said in a March 22 news release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
And once he's successfully removed, the video shows the horse lying on the ground recovering with a cloth over his eyes.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Then wipe the outside of the window with a wet rag, followed by a pass with a microfiber cloth doused in your solution.
—Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Resting inside a glass case is a tallit – a thin religious cloth traditionally worn by Jews in prayer and during burial.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloth. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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cloth
noun1
: a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)
2
: a piece of cloth used for a particular purpose
a polishing cloth
3
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