loofah

Fibrous shower scrubber

A loofah is a rough, fibrous sponge used for scrubbing the body in the bath or shower.

It comes from the dried interior of a tropical gourd, though synthetic mesh versions are now common.

She hung the loofah on the shower hook to dry.

bathing

shower

Water spray for bathing

cleanse · lather · soap · bodywash · rinse · washcloth · towel · sponge · foam · suds

plant

gourd

Hard-shelled decorative fruit

tropical · seed · flower · fruit · cultivation · harvest · garden · dried · fibrous · horticulture

spa

pamper

Indulge excessively

invigorate · circulation · glow · smooth · cellulite · massage · detox · treatment · luxurious · self-care

sustainable

biodegradable

Able to decompose naturally

renewable · plastic-free · zero-waste · organic · sustainable · reusable · green · nontoxic · unbleached · disposable

texture

rough

Uneven in surface

exfoliating · scratchy · ridged · porous · bumpy · nubby · scouring · gritty · textured · stiff

Categories
Opposites
material origin

loofahfoam rubber

Porous elastic padding material

microfiber cloth

texture/exfoliation

loofahsoft cloth

Smooth, pliable textile

silk · cotton ball · chamois · velvet

Family

loofa, loofahs, loofas

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G