table linen

noun

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

Examples of table linen in a Sentence

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Since 1989, Cologne & Cotton has sold gorgeous bed linen, bath products and soaps, table linen and eau de cologne. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Here, rattan chargers from William Wayne ground shades of pink in the table linens, glassware, and plates from Cabana. Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025 Before washing table linens, inspect them for any stains. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 These products include bathroom and kitchen linen made of terrycloth or cotton, along with bed and table linens. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 31 July 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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