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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Dedicate one more bin for more obscure items, like fabric tablecloths and duvet covers, that tend to get misplaced amongst other linens on closet shelves. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025 Heavy tablecloths, thick blankets and a roaring fire are on the mood board for this chapter’s theme, Pelosi said. CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025 There are also two drawers below that can conceal kitchen essentials, like tablecloths and place mats. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 Her mattress was taken away, and she was only allowed to sleep on a tablecloth on the floor while restrained, according to court documents. Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025 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

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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