Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small square of absorbent cloth used for washing oneself: A face cloth is a piece of soft fabric, typically small and square, designed for use with soap and water to clean the face and body during bathing.

Usage

• The word "face cloth" is a countable noun. It refers to the specific item used for washing.
• It is commonly used in everyday contexts related to personal hygiene, bathing, and bathrooms.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She used a soft face cloth to wash her face.
  • Please hang the wet face cloth over the towel rack to dry.
  • The hotel provided a fresh face cloth and towel each day.

Advanced Usage

• "to wash with a face cloth": to clean oneself using this specific item.
  • For a gentle cleanse, it's best to wash with a face cloth and mild soap.

Variants and Related Words

• Washcloth (n): A direct synonym for face cloth, more commonly used in American English.
  • He grabbed a clean washcloth from the linen closet.
• Flannel (n): A term used primarily in British English for a face cloth or washcloth.
  • She soaped up the flannel before scrubbing her back.

Synonyms

• Washcloth: A small cloth used for washing.
• Flannel: (UK) A small piece of cloth used for washing oneself.

Related Phrases

• Face cloth and towel set: A matching bathroom set including a towel and a face cloth.
  • The gift basket contained a luxurious face cloth and towel set.

Noun

1. bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body