table linen

noun

: linen (such as tablecloths and napkins) for the table

Examples of table linen in a Sentence

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Wash the garment or table linen as recommended on the care label using a heavy-duty detergent that contains enzymes. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026 Storage benches for dining seating do double duty by providing a seat and a compartment for table linens, seasonal items or kids’ craft supplies. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 From tablecloths to runners, the thrift store is home to a plethora of table linens. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 2 Feb. 2026 Advanced Linen Service, which provides table linens and other services for restaurants and businesses, announced the closure after the company was acquired by multinational firm Alsco Uniforms. Nina Burns, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for table linen

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Table linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/table%20linen. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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