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tablecloth

[tey-buhl-klawth, -kloth] / ˈteɪ bəlˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /


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They watched as excited fans flooded the city and poured into the grounds: the red and green of Portugal and tablecloth checks of Croatia.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

A table with built-in grooves helps keep stemware steady and avoid spills on the tablecloth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Break out the nice plates and a clean tablecloth.

From Salon Nov. 1, 2025

Earlier that morning, Father Frank Cancro, 74, the National Circus Chaplain, laid out water, wine, communion wafers and a cross on a folding table adorned with a black tablecloth.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2024

Old bedsheets, purchased for a quarter each at the thrift store, turned into curtains, a tablecloth, pillow covers.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

She picked up tables, taped down tablecloths and moved boxes to the side of the stage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

"Don't sit at home," said the entrepreneur, surrounded by embroidered dresses, scarves and tablecloths.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

Pressed white tablecloths, old photos covering the walls, and kind, thoughtful customer service.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2026

Holly, 34, from Reading, hunted in charity shops and vintage fairs for foil decorations, satin baubles, tablecloths and china.

From BBC Dec. 20, 2025

They are surrounded by small white candles that sit on the tables, making shadows and shapes on the tablecloths.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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