noun

cloth

KLAWTH/klɔːθ/

Woven or knitted fiber material.

The folded cloth shows woven threads along its raw edge.

A folded length of woven fabric with visible warp and weft, soft drape and raw edge.
Etymology

Old English claþ named fabric as well as things made from it, including sails, coverings, and garments. The modern material sense continues that broad use for fabric put to practical purposes.

In context

SweetGeorgia6:21
you want in any kind of cloth that you're weaving so there's all sorts of structural issues
Weaving on the Arras Tapestry Loom // Episode 114 // Taking Back Friday // a fibre arts vlog

More examples

  • She chooses cotton cloth for the curtains.
  • He wipes the counter with a damp cloth.
  • Keep clean cloths nearby to dry the dishes.

Forms

cloth · cloths

clothing noun — Garments worn to cover the body.

Similar words

fabric
Usually interchangeable for material, but not for a cleaning cloth.
textile
Often refers to fabric in manufacturing or trade.