cloth - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

cloth

|cloth|

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/klɔθ/

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/klɒθ/

fabric material

Etymology

Etymology Information

'cloth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'clāþ', where 'clāþ' meant 'garment' or 'cloth'.

Historical Evolution

'clāþ' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'cloth'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'garment' or 'cloth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a piece of fabric used for cleaning, covering, or dressing.

She used a cloth to wipe the table.

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Noun 2

the material from which garments are made.

The tailor selected a fine cloth for the suit.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35