cloth
UK: klɒθ | US: klɔːθ
n. a woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or similar fibers
n. a piece of fabric used for a specific purpose (e.g., cleaning cloth)
n. (archaic) clothing or garments
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The word "cloth" originates from Old English clāþ, meaning "a piece of cloth" or "garment," derived from Proto-Germanic klaiþaz. It is a compact Germanic root word without separable prefixes or suffixes. The term has retained its core meaning of "fabric" or "material" throughout its evolution, though its archaic usage for "clothing" has faded in modern English.
She wiped the table with a damp cloth.
The tailor measured the cloth before cutting it.
In medieval times, fine cloth was a luxury.
He spread a cloth over the picnic basket.
The museum displayed ancient weaving tools used to make cloth.