tablecloth
noun
ta·ble·cloth
ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth 
Examples of tablecloth in a Sentence
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The kitchen will still be there, but the white tablecloths won’t.
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
The plaid motif on this polyester-cotton tablecloth isn't overwhelming and still emphasizes mild Easter-friendly shades of green, yellow, and red.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
The striped tablecloths are vintage and pictures of mushrooms hang along the walls.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
How to Make an Iconic Oscar Dress From Scraps
Instagram star Angelica Hicks, who recently re-created Selena Gomez’s Emmys dress out of seaweed, puts together for THR four legendary red carpet looks worn by Zendaya, Cher, Bjork and Julia Roberts out of gaffer tape, tablecloths and pills for pearls.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
Step 4: Fold the tablecloth in thirds lengthwise to form a compact square.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Instead of floral pattern plates, try solid plates against a vibrant floral tablecloth, topped with floral glassware and a centerpiece that’s bursting with flowers.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
This issue began with a conversation about a pink tablecloth.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
The two ladies left with a doggie bag, and a waiter changed their tablecloth.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
The plaid motif on this polyester-cotton tablecloth isn't overwhelming and still emphasizes mild Easter-friendly shades of green, yellow, and red.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
The striped tablecloths are vintage and pictures of mushrooms hang along the walls.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
How to Make an Iconic Oscar Dress From Scraps
Instagram star Angelica Hicks, who recently re-created Selena Gomez’s Emmys dress out of seaweed, puts together for THR four legendary red carpet looks worn by Zendaya, Cher, Bjork and Julia Roberts out of gaffer tape, tablecloths and pills for pearls.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
Step 4: Fold the tablecloth in thirds lengthwise to form a compact square.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Instead of floral pattern plates, try solid plates against a vibrant floral tablecloth, topped with floral glassware and a centerpiece that’s bursting with flowers.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
This issue began with a conversation about a pink tablecloth.
—Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
The two ladies left with a doggie bag, and a waiter changed their tablecloth.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
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tablecloth
noun
ta·ble·cloth
ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth
: a covering spread over a dining table before the places are set
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