tablecloth

noun

ta·​ble·​cloth ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth How to pronounce tablecloth (audio)
: a covering spread over a dining table before the tableware is set

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At our wedding, my husband and I stood under a chuppah—a wedding canopy signifying the new home a Jewish couple will create together—that my mom crafted from a lace tablecloth her grandmother had sewn. Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 Was Carey Mulligan wearing a Prada picnic tablecloth? Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026 Decorate your indoor or outdoor dining space with this festive tablecloth that features a pretty floral print. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 Use a tablecloth or table runner so the theme feels coherent when your guests’ items are lined up on display. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tablecloth

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tablecloth was in the 15th century

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“Tablecloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablecloth. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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tablecloth

noun
ta·​ble·​cloth ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth How to pronounce tablecloth (audio)
: a covering spread over a dining table before the places are set

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