table linen

noun

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

Examples of table linen in a Sentence

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For the last call of the day, Lopez gathers up five bags of table linens for delivery to a law firm at City National Plaza, two blocks away. Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024 Over time, its product range evolved to encompass duvet covers, pillowcases, sleepwear, loungewear, table linens, curtains and accessories. Andre Claudio, WWD, 12 June 2024 Snag up to 68 percent off outdoor furniture and decor like table linens from Birch Lane and comfy ottomans from Kelly Clarkson Home right now at Wayfair. Shea Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 Each team would have one hour to brainstorm their full restaurant concept before picking out color schemes and table linens at All Star Rentals in Muskego. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024 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 7 Nov. 2024.

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