Dishcloths

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A piece of absorbent fabric used to wipe or dry dishes and kitchen utensils
2. A textile item typically used for cleaning surfaces or drying dishes after washing them
3. A cloth designed specifically for handling dirty dishes or wiping down kitchen areas after food preparation

Etymology: "Dishcloths" is the plural of "dishcloth", a compound formed from "dish" and "cloth". Each part keeps its ordinary sense: a dish is a vessel for holding food, and a cloth is a piece of woven or knitted fabric, so the combined word names a cloth used for washing dishes. The plural simply adds the usual "-s" to the end of the compound.

Synonyms: kitchen towels, cleaning cloths