loofah – Not a sponge but a dried tropical fruit used as a sponge. More…
sponge bath – An all-over washing of the body with a sponge or washcloth instead of taking a bath or shower. More…
bibulous – First meant “absorbent, like a sponge,” and later figuratively meant “addicted to alcohol.” More…
sponge – From Latin spongia, and Greek sphoggos, “water growth.” More…