tablecloth
tablecloth — noun
1. a piece of fabric placed across the top of a table, used during meals to keep th
a piece of fabric placed across the top of a table, used during meals to keep the surface clean and to add a decorative touch
Daichi helped his mother spread a clean tablecloth over the table before the guests arrived.
spread a clean tablecloth (put out a fresh one)
Gabriel accidentally dripped soup onto the white tablecloth and quickly wiped it with a napkin.
drip/drop [something] onto the tablecloth
Vikram's grandmother embroidered a floral tablecloth that she only brings out for festive dinners.
Tamás bought a hand-woven tablecloth from the market as a souvenir for his aunt.
Dahlia's toddler drew on the tablecloth with crayons, leaving colourful marks across the fabric.
- table linen
a more formal term that often includes matching napkins; used in restaurants or formal dining
- table cover
a broader term that also includes plastic or vinyl covers used mainly for protection
文法句型
a/an + tablecloth
the + tablecloth
possessive + tablecloth
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs such as spread, put on, fold, and wash. Tablecloths can be made from linen, cotton, lace, or disposable materials.