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Definition of tablecloth

tablecloth

/ˈteɪ.bəlˌklɔːθ/
ta · ble · cloth
Plural:tablecloths
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tablecloth Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large piece of cloth spread over a table, especially during meals, to protect the surface or for decorative purposes.

Example

"She carefully laid the crisp white tablecloth over the dining table in preparation for the holiday dinner."

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• Nearby Words

table
table mountain
tableau
tablecloth
tableful
tableland
tablemat

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'table' and 'cloth', originating in Middle English in the late 14th or early 15th century to describe linens used to cover and protect dining surfaces.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tablecloth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tablecloth
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