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Noun — A piece of cloth spread over a table, especially to protect it or dress it up for a meal.

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How to use tablecloth

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spread a tablecloth a lace tablecloth stain the tablecloth

Etymology

From Middle English forms blending "table" with "cloth," replacing the earlier English phrase "board cloth."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tablecloth” mean?

The word “tablecloth” means a piece of cloth spread over a table, especially to protect it or dress it up for a meal. In plain terms, the cloth you lay over a table, usually for dining.

How do you use “tablecloth” in a sentence?

Here is “tablecloth” used in a sentence: “She ironed the white tablecloth before the guests arrived.”

What part of speech is “tablecloth”?

“Tablecloth” is a noun.

Where does the word “tablecloth” come from?

The word “tablecloth” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forms blending "table" with "cloth," replacing the earlier English phrase "board cloth.".

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