table linen

noun

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

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Use it in a dining room or breakfast nook to organize dishware and table linens, or to hold craft supplies and stationery if your dining table doubles as a homework hub. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 Don’t be afraid to bring plaid in to your tablescape too; table linens are a fun way of adding a chic tartan look to your table. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025 Hawkins has a lot of gorgeous and very on-trend table linens as well, and everything is 20% off site wide right now. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Iron any cloth napkins or table linens that will be used on the holiday table. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 2025.

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