tablecloth

noun

ta·​ble·​cloth ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth How to pronounce tablecloth (audio)
: a covering spread over a dining table before the tableware is set

Examples of tablecloth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The restaurant felt more like a charming Venetian garden party than a hot spot in Manhattan, with ranunculus flowers dancing on tablecloths and tea lights burning a warm glow. Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 3 May 2024 The kitchen will still be there, but the white tablecloths won’t. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tablecloth 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tablecloth was in the 15th century

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“Tablecloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablecloth. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

tablecloth

noun
ta·​ble·​cloth ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth How to pronounce tablecloth (audio)
: a covering spread over a dining table before the places are set

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