table linens
Cloths for meals
Table linens are fabric items used to cover or decorate a dining table: tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and runners.
The term suggests cloth rather than paper, and often implies items reserved for formal occasions: She brought out the good table linens for Thanksgiving.
Like bedding, table linens are sold in matching sets.
Mealtime wiping cloths
Plant fiber for textiles
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- sateenGlossy-faced cotton weave
silk · polyester · muslin · organza · taffeta · chintz · batiste · hemstitched
Open-weave ornamental fabric
- doiliesOrnamental table mats
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- eyeletSmall reinforced hole
- crochetedMade by interlocking yarn loops
cutwork · appliqué · scalloped · fringed · tatting · drawn thread · whitework · festive
Following strict protocol
- refinedPurified or cultured
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
exquisite · pristine · immaculate · graceful · sophisticated · tasteful · polished · fine dining
Marriage rite and feast
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- altar clothLiturgical table covering
- communionProfound shared closeness
- sederPassover ritual meal
christening · reception · formal dinner · holiday · thanksgiving · shabbat · celebration · anniversary
Commercial lodging establishment
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
- banquet hallVenue for large formal dinners
- receptionAct of receiving guests
service · guest · innkeeper · bed and breakfast · resort · venue · event planning · rental
napkins
Mealtime wiping cloths
coasters · breadbasket · serviette · cloth napkins · cocktail napkins
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
sateen · silk · polyester · muslin · organza · taffeta · chintz · batiste · hemstitched · embroidered
lace
Open-weave ornamental fabric
- doiliesOrnamental table mats
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- eyeletSmall reinforced hole
crocheted · cutwork · appliqué · scalloped · fringed · tatting · drawn thread · whitework · festive · seasonal
formal
Following strict protocol
sumptuous · exquisite · pristine · immaculate · graceful · sophisticated · tasteful · polished · fine dining · white-glove
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- altar clothLiturgical table covering
- communionProfound shared closeness
seder · christening · reception · formal dinner · holiday · thanksgiving · shabbat · celebration · anniversary · rehearsal dinner
hotel
Commercial lodging establishment
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
- banquet hallVenue for large formal dinners
reception · service · guest · innkeeper · bed and breakfast · resort · venue · event planning · rental · commercial
- event decorcenterpieces, centerpiece, floral arrangements, flower arrangements, tablescapes
- formal diningplace setting, dinner, porcelain, silverware, dinner plate
- housewaresappliances, bowls, blankets, cups, glasses
- linensbed linens, bed sheet, bedsheet, bed sheets, fitted sheet
- outdoor diningal fresco, patio dining, rooftop dining, sidewalk cafe, terrace dining
- table decorcenterpiece, centerpieces, candle, vase, vases
table, tablet, napkin, linen, tables, tablecloth, tablets, tablespoon, tableau