cloth

noun

ˈklȯth How to pronounce cloth (audio)
Definition of clothnext
1
as in fabric
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

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2
as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then

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Recent Examples of cloth Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths. — Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026 The Right Way When cleaning, skip the abrasive sponges for soft cloths and use cleaners specially designed for ceramic cooktops. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 Take a dry microfiber cloth and use it to clean the surface of the earbuds and their case. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 Users who stacked up more metal discs to make more powerful piles found the weight of the discs squeezed out the moisture in the paper or cloth. — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
  1. fabric
  2. clergy
  3. textile
  4. church
Noun
  • Samba has ties to the Brazilian Carnival tradition, so Anna picks out a floral fabric and designs a skirt with feather-style panels that will move around with the dancer.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Under clingy fabrics, prioritize flat seams, no-dig leg openings, and thinner materials that are less likely to show.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fabric
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  • The blowers want to get the sounds, which are called out by a clergy member in front of the congregation in a specific order, just right.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After his victory, Daley appointed Bowen as an executive assistant tasked with liaising between the mayor’s office and Chicago’s Black clergy.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of clergy
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  • Louboutin tapped the textile designer Carolina Irving and the expert Spanish aesthete Patrician Medina Abascal to further transform shared and private spaces.
    — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers are also exploring applications in electronics, smart textiles, automotive components and construction, where materials that respond to their surroundings could offer capabilities conventional static components cannot.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of textile
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  • Investigators later determined the shooter fired more than 100 rounds from a rifle into the church.
    — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And in 1911 a disgruntled ex-Mormon hid a camera under his coat and snapped surreptitious photos of the temple’s interior in an unsuccessful attempt to blackmail the church.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of church

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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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