Meaning & Definition of word "Cloth"

Cloth

/klɔθ/

1. A piece of woven or knitted material, typically used for making clothes, curtains, and other items.
- Example: She bought a beautiful piece of cloth to make a new dress.
2. A fabric used for a specific purpose, such as a tablecloth or dishcloth.
- Example: He wiped his hands on the kitchen cloth after washing the dishes.
3. A term used for any type of textile material.
- Example: The store sells various types of cloth, including cotton, linen, and silk.
4. An item made from cloth; often refers to a garment.
- Example: He prefers wearing soft cloth that feels comfortable against his skin.

Middle English, from Old English 'clāþ' meaning 'a cloth, fabric'.

to wash one's dirty linen in public:

To discuss private matters publicly.

a cloth of gold:

A luxurious fabric, often used to describe something very valuable.

put on the cloth:

To become more respectable or pious, often in a religious context.

fabric:

A textile material.

textile:

Any material made of fibers, including fabrics.

linen:

A type of cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant.

Meaning: Cloth refers to clothing or fabric items in slang.

Example Sentence: Check out that new cloth he's wearing!

Meaning: Cloth can refer to the fabric used in a specific style of dress.

Example Sentence: She's always in the freshest cloth.