Cloth is a noun for fabric or textile made by weavingmaking cloth by crossing threads over and under each other, knitting, felting, or crocheting fibersthin strands that can be spun or combined into cloth. It’s the material used to make clothes, curtainshanging pieces of fabric used to cover windows, sheets, and many other items.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /klɔθ/
Easy pronunciation: KLOTH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the whole word is stressed.
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Cloth Meaning
fabric used to make things like clothes or curtains
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A material made by weaving, knitting, felting, or crocheting fibers.
Example: She bought blue cloth for the living room curtains.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- fabric — Common everyday substitute for cloth in this sense.
- material — Can mean cloth, though it is broader and less specific.
- textile — Correct in a technical or industry context.
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Cloth Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- fabric
- material
- textile
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse cloth with clothes. Cloth is the material; clothes are garments made from it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cloth mean?
Cloth means a fabric or textile made from fibers. It is the material used to make things like clothing and household items.
What are synonyms for cloth?
Common synonyms for cloth include fabric, material, and textile. Fabric is the closest everyday synonym.
Is cloth the same as clothes?
No. Cloth is the material, while clothes are the items you wear.
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