tablecloth

American  

[tey-buhl-klawth, -kloth] / ˈteɪ bəlˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /

noun

plural

tablecloths

1. a cloth for covering the top of a table, especially during a meal.

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tablecloth British  

/ ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ /

noun

1. a cloth for covering the top of a table, esp during meals

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Etymology

Origin of tablecloth

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; table, cloth

Example Sentences

"Don't sit at home," said the entrepreneur, surrounded by embroidered dresses, scarves and tablecloths.

From Barron's

“Dark restaurants, candlelight, tablecloth restaurants, Sinatra music, that whole vibe of the ‘Italian restaurant’ lends itself well to romance, and spaghetti and meatballs just happen to be the most iconic ‘Italian’ dish.”

From Salon

It shows up across the echelons of dining, from white tablecloths to vinyl booths.

From Salon

He tried to scramble up to join the chase, but only succeeded in pulling the tablecloth down onto himself.

From Literature

And FDR was paralyzed by polio and used a wheelchair, but he kept it a secret by leaning on things—or his wife—for support or hiding his legs behind tablecloths.

From Literature