Synonyms of cloth

cloth

noun

ˈklȯth 

1

as in fabric

a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)

cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fabric
• textile
• fiber
• yarn
• thread
• rag

2

as in clergy

the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church

he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clergy
• church
• spirituality
• ministry
• episcopate
• priesthood
• hierarchy
• first estate
• spiritualty
• presbytery
• diaconate
• clerkship
• monkhood

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cloth

The facility’s operator did not demonstrate acceptable food safety knowledge on proper warewashing, sanitizer requirement/use, cloth towel use/storage, food contact surface cleaning and cold holding temperatures. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The chlorine sanitizing solution bucket for wiping cloths was just water, zero parts per million chlorine sanitizer. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Soak smaller items in hot baking soda water, then rinse and dry them with a soft cloth. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Dyer suggests misting the cloth with the cleaning solution and wiping the window in vertical sections before using a dry cloth to wipe the areas again. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026