Definition of oilcloth
: cloth treated with oil or paint and used for table and shelf coverings
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The opening dining area features small tables sporting red-and-white-stripe oilcloth settings, a nostalgic detail from Cardoz’s childhood spent eating out with friends and family in Mumbai.
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First Known Use of oilcloth
1796
OILCLOTH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of oilcloth for English Language Learners
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: cloth that is treated with oil so that it does not let water in and that is used especially to cover tables and shelves
OILCLOTH Defined for Kids
Definition of oilcloth for Students
: material treated with a greasy substance so as to be waterproof and used for shelf and table coverings
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