B1noun 2K

Cloth

🇬🇧 UK /["/klɒθ/","/klɒθs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/klɔːθ/","/klɔːðz/"]/

Meaning of Cloth

material made by weaving or knitting cotton, wool, silk, etc.

In simple words: A piece of fabric used for making clothes, or for cleaning.

Cloth in a sentence

• She bought some cloth to make a dress.
• The artist used the cloth to create a beautiful tapestry.
• He wiped the table with a clean piece of cloth.
• Different types of cloth have various textures and patterns.
• The tailor selected a fine cloth for the suit.
• In some cultures, cloth is used for ceremonial purposes.
• She folded the cloth neatly after washing it.
• There was a cloth covering the table during the dinner.

How to use Cloth

Commonly used in everyday conversation; appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it when referring to specific types of fabric (e.g., silk, wool).

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'cloth' like a 'soft cloth' — a cozy comforting fabric.

Related words

Collocations with Cloth

• coarse
• fine
• woven
• bale
• bolt
• length
• make
• produce
• weave
• industry
• manufacture
• merchant
• soft
• damp
• wet
• dampen
• dip in something
• moisten

Synonyms for Cloth

• fabric
• material
• textile
• linen
• tissue

Opposites of Cloth

• bare
• naked

Common mistakes with Cloth

• Confused with 'clothe' which is a verb.
• Using 'cloth' to refer to clothing instead of the material.
• Mispronouncing as 'cloath' instead of 'cloth'.

Frequently asked questions about Cloth

What does Cloth mean?

A piece of fabric used for making clothes, or for cleaning.

What is the definition of Cloth?

material made by weaving or knitting cotton, wool, silk, etc.

How do you use Cloth in a sentence?

She bought some cloth to make a dress.

Can you give another example of Cloth?

The artist used the cloth to create a beautiful tapestry.

What are synonyms for Cloth?

Common alternatives include fabric, material, textile, linen, tissue.

What is the opposite of Cloth?

Opposite meanings include bare, naked.

What words go with Cloth?

It commonly pairs with coarse, fine, woven, bale, bolt, length, make, produce, weave, industry, manufacture, merchant, soft, damp, wet, dampen, dip in something, moisten.

What are common mistakes when using Cloth?

Confused with 'clothe' which is a verb. Using 'cloth' to refer to clothing instead of the material. Mispronouncing as 'cloath' instead of 'cloth'.

How do you pronounce Cloth?

US: /["/klɔːθ/","/klɔːðz/"]/, UK: /["/klɒθ/","/klɒθs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cloth?

Commonly used in everyday conversation; appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it when referring to specific types of fabric (e.g., silk, wool).

What CEFR level is Cloth?

"Cloth" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.