Dishcloth (noun)

1. A small piece of fabric, usually made of cotton, used for washing dishes and utensils.
2. A small towel used for cleaning dishes and utensils.

Origin:

The word dishcloth is a combination of two words "dish" and "cloth". dish refers to a shallow container used for holding or serving food and "cloth" refers to a piece of fabric, the word dishcloth is used to refer to a piece of cloth or small towel that is used for cleaning dishes and utensils.

Examples:

1. She wiped the dishes dry with a dishcloth.
2. He scrubbed the pot with a dishcloth.
3. I always keep a dishcloth under the sink to use when I do the dishes.
4. Dishcloths are a convenient and economical alternative to disposable paper towels.
5. I prefer to use a dishcloth instead of a sponge to clean my dishes.