tablecloth
noun
ta·ble·cloth
ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth 
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Cut large sheets of parchment paper and place one in front of each chair to serve as craft mats so glitter and glue gun drip can fall there instead of on your favorite tablecloth.
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The dog keeps pulling the tablecloth off the table, there’s piss on the ground, and her husband Jackson, played by Robert Pattinson, is just there — annoying enough on its own.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Get Creative with Textiles Napkins, tablecloths, and even subtle accents on bedding, such as white sheets with bright red piping around the edges, can help your home effortlessly transition from fall to the holidays.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Of course, not every meal in Miami calls for white tablecloths.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The dog keeps pulling the tablecloth off the table, there’s piss on the ground, and her husband Jackson, played by Robert Pattinson, is just there — annoying enough on its own.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Get Creative with Textiles Napkins, tablecloths, and even subtle accents on bedding, such as white sheets with bright red piping around the edges, can help your home effortlessly transition from fall to the holidays.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Of course, not every meal in Miami calls for white tablecloths.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tablecloth
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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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