doily
noun
any small, ornamental mat, as of embroidery or lace.
doilies
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pluralof doily.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While live on the show, James produced "two little doilies", which he took as keepsakes from the day.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
She filled the place with antiques and doilies and Victorian-era wedding photos — some of which she bought on EBay — with unsmiling brides and grooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2023
Valeria visits her mother, who sits in judgmental silence, crocheting doilies and coasters and place mats.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2023
It is doilies, snails, and DIY fairy spoons crafted from seashells.
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2022
I had looked closely at the elaborate motifs of her tablecloths and doilies and had tried to draw them on lined notebook paper or on flattened grocery bags.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
