tablecloth

[tey-buhl-klawth, -kloth]

noun

plural

tablecloths 

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

tablecloth

/ ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tablecloth¹

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

Example Sentences

Mrs. Apple was likewise wrapped in a toga, although the Swanburne emblem embroidered in the corners of the fabric suggested use as a tablecloth in the recent past.

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His mother’s complexion turned white as the linen tablecloth.

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Her first tip is to use a waterproof runner underneath your favorite tablecloth, so your table stays protected from any spills and stains.

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Setting up consists of opening the old crystal cabinet, reaching for heirloom tablecloths, cutlery and special cups.

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A quilted tablecloth memorialized the address numbers of all the homes on the street.

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