washrags

Small cleaning cloths

Washrags are small cloths used for washing the body, typically in the bath or shower.

The term is more common in American regional usage, particularly in the South and Midlands, where others might say washcloth or flannel.

Hand me one of those washrags from the cabinet.

material

terrycloth

Looped absorbent fabric

microfiber · linen · gauze · fabric · weave · knit · cloth · absorbent · chamois · toweling

bathing

bath

Washing in water

soap · loofah · exfoliate · soak · washbasin · tub · facecloth · flannel · sponge · rinse

absorbency

soak

Saturate with liquid

drench · mop · wring · damp · moisture · squeeze · thirsty · capillary · wick · sop

cleaning

scrubbing

Cleaning by rubbing hard

  • soapFatty alkali cleanser
  • sudsSoapy froth
  • rinseWash without scrubbing

bucket · lather · sponge · wipe · grime · stains · mop · detergent · sanitize · disinfect

Opposites
function/purpose

washragsbath towels

Absorbent cloths for drying

towels · bath sheets · hand towels

size among bath textiles

washragsbath sheets

Oversized absorbent drying cloths

beach towels · bath towels · body wraps

cleanliness state

washragsdirty laundry

Embarrassing private matters

Family

washrag

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G