Definition

A mophead is the part of a mop that is made of absorbent material and is used for cleaning floors by soaking up liquid.

Example

She replaced the old mophead with a new one to clean the kitchen floor more effectively.

Conversation

I found an old mophead in the garage while cleaning.

That's funny! I didn't even know we had one.

Yeah, it was covered in dust and looked pretty gross.

Maybe we should just throw it away and get a new one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mophead → The word is formed from "mop" (from Middle English *moppe*, meaning a bundle of coarse yarn or cloth used for cleaning) and "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the upper part of the body or a person). The term "mophead" refers to a person with hair that resembles a mop, often used informally to describe a messy or unkempt hairstyle.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mop' as a cleaning tool with a messy appearance, and 'head' refers to the top part of a person. This helps you remember that 'mophead' describes someone whose hair looks like a messy mop.

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