Definition

A piece of cloth used for drying dishes or cleaning surfaces in the kitchen.

Example

She used a dishrag to wipe the table after dinner.

Conversation

Hey, do you know where my dishrag went?

I think I saw it in the kitchen earlier today.

Thanks! I need it to clean up the counter.

No problem! Let me help you find it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dishrag → The word is formed from 'dish' (from Old English *disc*, meaning a plate or dish) and 'rag' (from Old English *ragga*, meaning a piece of cloth). A dishrag is a piece of cloth used for cleaning dishes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dish' as a plate and a 'rag' as a piece of cloth used for cleaning — that's why a dishrag is a cloth for cleaning dishes.

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