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 Imagine someone forgot a bowl of New England clam chowder in the back of a cloth-upholstered car during the height of a Florida summer. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 To clean wood surfaces without damaging them, Rapinchuk recommends using a wood-specific cleaner or a damp microfiber cloth with a drop of dish soap. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 Use a damp, soapy cloth to wipe any oil off the cabinets right away to keep it from hardening and prevent sticky surfaces. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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