baize
Americannoun
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a soft, usually green, woolen or cotton fabric resembling felt, used chiefly for the tops of billiard tables.
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an article of this fabric or of a fabric resembling it.
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
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
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It was designed for Jefferson by a Philadelphia cabinet maker and folds out to reveal a green baize writing top.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
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
Other parts of the baize had readings of 2,300 counts a second.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 6, 2016
Meanwhile, Bristol's Trump was tipped to be the new O'Sullivan of the baize after his breakthrough year, in which he won the China Open, UK Championship and reached the World Championship final.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2014
In the center of the thickly carpeted room, directly beneath an adjustable ceiling lamp, was a large round table covered with green baize.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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