Word Type

Noun

The word "tablecloth" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

linen closet table

Capable Of

cover picnic table cover table

Derived Terms

tableclothy

Derived From

cloth table

Has Property

clean when no one uses

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

napery table linen

Type Of (IsA)

table covering table linen

Receives Action

placed on table before dinner

Related Terms

place mat table mat

Related Terms

cloth cover dining table protect table

Used For

decorate dining table decorating table decoration decorative purposes keeping food spills off table keeping table clean protect table from stains protecting table from damage protecting table from scratches protecting table from spills

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.