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.
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Chairs and booths come in a cool gray, whereas tables are covered in classic white cloth.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
However, the standout feature is the use of Johnstons of Elgin wool cloth with padded backing to cover all the walls.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
When my son was born, a local mom gifted me cloth diapers.
—Samantha Laine Perfas, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
Utilizing cloth as a means of filtering water at the two-compartment sinks (Corrected).
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
However, the standout feature is the use of Johnstons of Elgin wool cloth with padded backing to cover all the walls.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
When my son was born, a local mom gifted me cloth diapers.
—Samantha Laine Perfas, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
Utilizing cloth as a means of filtering water at the two-compartment sinks (Corrected).
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloth. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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