tablecloth

Dining surface cover

A tablecloth is a cloth spread over a table, typically for meals.

Tablecloths protect the surface underneath and add formality or decoration: She put out the good tablecloth for Thanksgiving.

Paper tablecloths serve casual gatherings and outdoor events.

material

linen

Flax-derived textile

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • damaskReversible figured fabric
  • brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric

silk · velvet · taffeta · oilcloth · vinyl · lace · polyester · burlap · muslin · jacquard

decor

pattern

Recurring arrangement or template

centerpiece · print · floral · checkered · gingham · striped · seasonal · holiday · festive · decorative

elegance

banquet

Formal celebratory meal

centerpiece · candelabra · porcelain · flatware · chandelier · gala · soiree · wedding · reception · floor-length

protection

stain-resistant

Repels marks and discoloration

heat-resistant · washable · durable · non-slip · padded · protective · heavy-duty · reusable · scratchproof · waterproof

tradition

heirloom

Inherited family treasure

ceremony · feast · celebration · reunion · wedding · christening · lacework · ancestral · generational · trousseau

cleanliness

spotless

Completely free of marks

fresh · bleached · ironed · starched · crisp · pressed · unsoiled · sanitized · hygienic · wrinkle-free

hospitality

dinner-party

Formal meal with guests

gathering · buffet · potluck · feast · reception · welcome · service · occasion · celebration

Categories
Phrases
Family

tablecloths

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G