baize

American  

[beyz] / beɪz /

noun

1. a soft, usually green, woolen or cotton fabric resembling felt, used chiefly for the tops of billiard tables.

2. an article of this fabric or of a fabric resembling it.

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verb (used with object)

baized, baizing

1. to line or cover with baize.

baize British  

/ beɪz /

noun

1. a woollen fabric resembling felt, usually green, used mainly for the tops of billiard tables

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verb

1. (tr) to line or cover with such fabric

Etymology

Origin of baize

1570–80; earlier bayes < French baies (noun), Old French ( estoffes fabrics) baies, feminine plural of bai (adj.) bay ⁵

Example Sentences

Twenty years ago, Luca Brecel was himself gracing the same baize of the Snooker Sports club in Maasmechelen municipality, in Flanders, near the Dutch border.

From BBC • May 2, 2023

The parlor we are in reflects the 18th century, with its deep red walls and marble fireplace flanked by green baize card tables.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2018

This is a day sale, so comparatively small, and in the low light paintings blaze from the black baize walls.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2013

But when Hearn was asked how big a boon O'Sullivan's return to the baize was for the game, he found it difficult to contain his irritation.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2013

He set it down carefully on the baize cloth.

From "1984" by George Orwell