How to Use cloth in a Sentence

cloth

noun
  • Wipe the surface with a clean dry cloth.
  • The dress is made out of a beautiful silk cloth.
  • He has great respect for the cloth.
  • At the foot of the dishwasher, a small heap of crumpled, reddish-purple fabric and the other slipper, whose tip rests on a kind of blue-and-white cloth.
    Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Let the soap sit on the stain for about 10 to 15 minutes before gently wiping it with a dampened paper towel or clean cloth.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024
  • The people who spent $6,000 to smooch a piece of cloth?
    Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The main unit can be cleaned with mild soap and a damp cloth.
    Dwyer Frame, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Next, wipe down the top and sides of the window AC unit with a damp cloth.
    Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
  • To clean it, just wipe dirt and grime off it with a damp cloth.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • Wipe down the outside of the grill with a clean microfiber cloth.
    House Beautiful, 16 May 2023
  • Rinse the area using a dampened cloth to wipe away the paste.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
  • Drop an old sheet or cloth under the fan to collect the dust.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023
  • To clean, wipe spots with a wet cloth and warm soap; leave open to air dry.
    Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Rinse and Dry Rinse the board off with warm water, and dry with a clean cloth.
    Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
  • Tie a white towel or large white cloth to the front door knob.
    Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2023
  • The teen girls watched anxiously as an easel, cloaked in a black cloth, was pushed to the front of the stage.
    Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
  • And again, it’s made of bark cloth, wood, rattan, some seeds.
    Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2024
  • To use it, brush your teeth at night and dry them with a soft cloth or tissue.
    Korin Miller, wsj.com, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Wipe jar rims with a clean cloth; adjust lids and screw bands.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
  • The hostages were carrying a stick with a white cloth when IDF troops shot them.
    Bruno Nota, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The guests will be seated on hay bales covered with a white cloth.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2023
  • This cooling cloth can be worn around the neck, over the face, and under or over any type of hat.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Piles of bright cloth line tabletops and shelves from floor to ceiling.
    Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Add Extra Shine Rub the surface with a soft cloth and a few drops of lemon oil.
    Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Blot the area dry with a clean towel or microfiber cloth.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 8 Mar. 2023
  • They’re meant to be seen at a distance, on a piece of cloth, moving, and from both sides.
    Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Spray an even coating all over the surface, then wipe it down with a clean cloth.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Always apply the cleaner to a cloth first, then wipe the controls.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2023
  • This bright pick is made from terry cloth and is around six feet long.
    Brittany Natale, Country Living, 16 June 2023
  • One man appeared to have a deep cut on his face and was holding a cloth to slow the bleeding.
    Benjamin Oreskesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2023

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