What is another word for washrag?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒʃɹaɡ] (IPA)

Washrag, a cloth used for washing and cleaning, can be referred to by several other names. Some common synonyms are washcloth, facecloth, flannel, hand towel, and dishcloth. The term washcloth is widely used throughout the United States and the United Kingdom while facecloth is more commonly used in the UK. Flannel, a soft woven fabric, is often used as a washcloth in the UK, Canada, and Australia. Hand towel, usually larger in size, can also be used to wash up. Dishcloth, a cloth used to clean dishes and surfaces, is a common term in the UK and the US. Regardless of the term used, each synonym refers to a cloth used for washing and cleaning purposes.

What are the hypernyms for Washrag?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Washrag

Billy's idea of a bath was taken from the severe weekly scrubbing which Aunt Cindy gave him with a hard washrag, and he felt that he'd rather die at once than have to bathe every day.
"Miss Minerva and William Green Hill"
Frances Boyd Calhoun

Related words: washcloth, dish towel, kitchen towel, best dish towels, drying towel, dish drying towel

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