dishcloth
3 synonyms for dishcloth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cloth used for washing dishes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dishrag
tea towel
dishtowel
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A cloth used for washing dishes.
“She wrung out the dishcloth after scrubbing the pan.”
dishrag
2. noun
A cloth used for drying dishes.
“He dried the plates with a fresh dishcloth.”
tea towel
dishtowel
How to use dishcloth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wring out the dishcloth
a damp dishcloth
hang up the dishcloth
It is an everyday, informal household word.
Etymology
Dishcloth is a straightforward compound of dish and cloth, formed in English to name a cloth used with dishes.
Full origin of dishcloth →Frequently asked questions
What is a dishcloth used for?
It is used to wash or dry dishes at the sink.
What's the difference between a dishcloth and a tea towel?
A dishcloth is usually the cloth used for washing, while a tea towel is generally used for drying, though the terms can overlap.
Is dishrag the same as dishcloth?
Yes, dishrag is an informal synonym for the washing-up cloth.
