tablecloth
Tablecloth (noun) means a piece of cloth spread over a table, especially to protect it or dress it up for a meal. Example: “She ironed the white tablecloth before the guests arrived.”
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A piece of cloth spread over a table, especially to protect it or dress it up for a meal.
"She ironed the white tablecloth before the guests arrived."
"Red wine spilled across the tablecloth at the reception."
How to use tablecloth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe cloth you lay over a table, usually for dining.
Common pairings
spread a tablecloth
a lace tablecloth
stain the tablecloth
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Middle English forms blending "table" with "cloth," replacing the earlier English phrase "board cloth."
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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