loofah
4 synonyms for loofah, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A rough sponge made from the dried fibrous interior of a gourd, used for scrubbing the skin while bathing.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
loofa
luffa
loufah sponge
vegetable sponge
How to use loofah
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scrub with a loofah
a loofah sponge
exfoliating loofah
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic lufa, the name of the plant.
Full origin of loofah →Frequently asked questions
What does “loofah” mean?
The word “loofah” means a rough sponge made from the dried fibrous interior of a gourd, used for scrubbing the skin while bathing. In plain terms, a textured sponge, made from a dried gourd, used to exfoliate skin in the shower.
How do you pronounce “loofah”?
“Loofah” is pronounced LOO-fuh (/ˈluːfə/ in IPA).
How do you use “loofah” in a sentence?
Here is “loofah” used in a sentence: “She scrubbed her back with a loofah in the shower.”
What part of speech is “loofah”?
“Loofah” is a noun.
Where does the word “loofah” come from?
The word “loofah” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic lufa, the name of the plant.
How many meanings does “loofah” have?
“Loofah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rough sponge made from the dried fibrous interior of a gourd, used for scrubbing the skin while bathing.
