tablecloth

noun

ta·​ble·​cloth ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth 

: a covering spread over a dining table before the tableware is set

Examples of tablecloth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Table Linens Napkins and tablecloths are an easy, low-pressure way to incorporate seasonal color and spirit into your scheme, and thrift stores are the perfect venue for uncovering timeless gems that won’t break the bank. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

His father worked in a family business of laundromats that cleaned tablecloths for restaurants. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Regularly inspect your clothing and textiles, such as curtains, tablecloths, and cloth napkins, for signs of moth activity, such as holes, larvae, or cocoons. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Besides the attire, those who attend can bring their own picnic food, a small table, white chairs, a white tablecloth, and two white napkins. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tablecloth

• broadcloth
• cheesecloth
• loincloth
• neckcloth
• oilcloth
• sackcloth
• washcloth
• zeroth
• broth
• cloth
• doth
• froth

Kids Definition

tablecloth

noun

ta·​ble·​cloth ˈtā-bəl-ˌklȯth 

: a covering spread over a dining table before the places are set