tablecloths - Master This Word
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tablecloths Word Meanings
- a piece of cloth used to cover a table
- often decorative, providing a surface for dining
- can symbolize hospitality in social gatherings
tablecloths Example Sentences
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- I put a clean tablecloth on the table.
- The tablecloth is red and white.
- She spilled juice on the tablecloth.
- We need a bigger tablecloth for the party.
- He folded the tablecloth after lunch.
tablecloths Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈteɪb.l.kloθ/
US
/ˈteɪ.bəl.klɔθ/
tablecloths Word Etymology
Root decomposition: 'table' (Latin 'mensa') + 'cloth' (Old English 'clāþ'). Historical origin: Latin 'mensa' → Old French 'table' → English 'tablecloth'. Memory image: Imagine a beautifully adorned dining table with a colorful tablecloth, representing warmth and hospitality during family feasts.
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