doily
Doily (noun) means a small decorative mat, usually of lace, linen, or paper, placed under dishes or ornaments. Example: “A lace doily sat beneath the teapot on the sideboard.”
How to use doily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small decorative mat, often lacy, used under plates, vases, or cakes.
Word forms
doilies plural
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A lace _____ sat beneath the teapot on the sideboard.
Etymology
Named after Doiley, a 17th-century London draper whose surname gave rise to the word.
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What does “doily” mean?
The word “doily” means a small decorative mat, usually of lace, linen, or paper, placed under dishes or ornaments. In plain terms, a small decorative mat, often lacy, used under plates, vases, or cakes.
How do you pronounce “doily”?
“Doily” is pronounced DOY-lee (/ˈdɔɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “doily” in a sentence?
Here is “doily” used in a sentence: “A lace doily sat beneath the teapot on the sideboard.”
What part of speech is “doily”?
“Doily” is a noun.
Where does the word “doily” come from?
The word “doily” dates back to around 1600. Named after Doiley, a 17th-century London draper whose surname gave rise to the word.