noun
cloth
kloth
noun
1
Woven, knitted, or felted material used for clothing, furnishing, or cleaning.
"She bought several yards of cloth to make new curtains."
"He wiped down the counter with a damp cloth."
2
A tablecloth, especially one laid out for a meal.
"They set a fresh white cloth on the table before the guests arrived."
3
The clergy or priesthood, referred to by their traditional dress.
"As a man of the cloth, he was expected to set an example for the parish."
How to Use Cloth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFabric, or something made from fabric such as a tablecloth or dust cloth.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with the verb "clothe" (to dress someone) or the past tense "clothed."
Common pairings
piece of cloth
cloth napkin
man of the cloth
Word Forms
cloths plural, clothes plural
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Etymology
From Old English clāth, related to a root meaning "to cling" or "stick" — describing how fibers hold together in fabric.