tablecloth
word
Definition
A tablecloth is a piece of cloth or fabric, usually rectangular, that is spread over a table to protect it and make it look nice.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for dining tables, but can describe cloths for any table. Common collocations: 'set the tablecloth', 'spill on the tablecloth'. Typically refers to fabric, but also used for disposable paper or plastic covers.
Spanish: mantel - mantel de mesaPortuguese (BR): toalha de mesaPortuguese (PT): toalha de mesaChinese (Simplified): 桌布Chinese (Traditional): 桌布Hindi: टेबलक्लॉथ - मेज़पोशArabic: مفرش طاولةBengali: টেবিলক্লথ - টেবিলের কাপড়Russian: скатертьJapanese: テーブルクロスVietnamese: khăn trải bànKorean: 식탁보Turkish: masa örtüsüUrdu: میز پوشIndonesian: taplak meja
Example Sentences
Please put the tablecloth on the table before dinner.
basic
The tablecloth is white with blue flowers.
basic
She spilled juice on the tablecloth.
basic
I can't find a clean tablecloth for the party tonight.
natural
Do you want a plastic tablecloth, or should I use the fancy one?
natural
Oops, there's a stain on the tablecloth from last night.
natural