tablecloth
noun
ta·ble·cloth
ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth 
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Her staff previews for her the golden egg that will be that meal's first course, and wonders whether the rectangular tablecloths should have broad gold stripes, and the round ones narrow stripes, or vice versa.
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Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
Set in a historic home, Cuisine is white tablecloth fine dining with a seasonal, a la carte menu.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In lieu of individual mats, a tablecloth can also work.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Entering the restaurant—with its long banquette tables, white tablecloths, and dim lighting—feels like a glorious step back in time.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
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Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
Set in a historic home, Cuisine is white tablecloth fine dining with a seasonal, a la carte menu.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In lieu of individual mats, a tablecloth can also work.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Entering the restaurant—with its long banquette tables, white tablecloths, and dim lighting—feels like a glorious step back in time.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tablecloth
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“Tablecloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablecloth. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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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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