1. a cloth used for washing dishes

Examples

• She wrung out the dishcloth after washing the plates.
• The dishcloth was getting dirty, so I threw it in the laundry.
• He wiped the counter with a clean dishcloth.
• Mom keeps several dishcloths in the kitchen drawer.
• The dishcloth smelled bad and needed to be replaced.
• I use a different dishcloth for glasses than for pots and pans.