Dishcloth: meaning, definitions and examples
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dishcloth
[ ˈdɪʃklɒθ ]
kitchen
A dishcloth is a cloth or sponge used for washing dishes. It is typically made of fabric or cellulose material and is designed to absorb water and remove food particles from dishes.
Synonyms
dish sponge, dish towel, dishrag
Examples of usage
- The dishcloth was soaked in soapy water before scrubbing the dirty dishes.
- She wiped the plates dry with a clean dishcloth after washing them.
Translations
Translations of the word "dishcloth" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pano de prato
🇮🇳 प्लेट धोने का कपड़ा
🇩🇪 Geschirrtuch
🇮🇩 lap piring
🇺🇦 рушник для посуду
🇵🇱 ściereczka do naczyń
🇯🇵 食器用布
🇫🇷 torchon
🇪🇸 trapo de cocina
🇹🇷 bulaşık bezi
🇰🇷 식기 건조용 행주
🇸🇦 قماش غسل الأطباق
🇨🇿 utěrka
🇸🇰 utierka
🇨🇳 餐具布
🇸🇮 kuhinjska krpa
🇮🇸 diskklútur
🇰🇿 табақ жууға арналған мата
🇬🇪 ჭურჭლის ქსოვილი
🇦🇿 qab yumaq üçün parça
🇲🇽 trapo de cocina
Etymology
The term 'dishcloth' dates back to the 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'disch' meaning 'dish' and 'cloth' referring to a piece of fabric. Over time, dishcloths have evolved from simple pieces of cloth to more specialized materials for cleaning dishes efficiently.