table linen

IPA/ˈteɪbl lɪnɪn/
IPA/ˈteɪbl lɪnɪn/

table linen — noun

1. the cloth items that people place on a dining table — for instance, tablecloths

1.名詞B1
釋義

the cloth items that people place on a dining table — for instance, tablecloths and napkins — to keep the surface clean and create a pleasant look during a meal

例句

The hotel's table linen includes white tablecloths and neatly folded napkins for every dinner service.

uncountable noun: includes [specific items]

Tamás chose cream-coloured table linen for the new restaurant he opened in Taipei.

pattern: chose / picked / ordered + table linen + for [place]

同義詞
  • napery

    very formal and dated; used mainly in historical or hospitality-industry contexts

  • tableware

    broader term that includes plates, glasses, and cutlery, not just cloth items

文法句型

set of table linen

colour/material + table linen

用法筆記

Often used as a collective uncountable noun referring to both tablecloths and napkins together. To refer to specific items, say 'tablecloth' or 'napkin' separately.

常見錯誤

❌Please pass me a table linen.
✅Please pass me a napkin / a tablecloth.
💡Table linen is uncountable; individual items are 'tablecloth' or 'napkin'.