doily
noun
doi·ly
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plural doilies
Definition of doily
1
: a small napkin
2
: a small often decorative mat
Examples of doily in a Sentence
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Over in another classroom, the Waltons’ living room features a console radio in the corner and doilies galore. — Andrew Herrmann, chicagotribune.com, "‘The Waltons’ fans have plenty to celebrate in this corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains," 7 Aug. 2019 And his supports were similarly humble: restaurant tip trays, scraps of wood, paper doilies, cheap frames with the price sticker still attached, bottle caps, even pistachio shells. — Arthur Lubow, New York Times, "In Chicago, Overlooked Achievements by L.G.B.T.Q. Artists," 2 Aug. 2019 Stop 5: Clam Up Checkered tablecloths and lace doilies make the dining room of La Telline feel grandma’s-house cozy. — Kimberley Lovato, National Geographic, "Take a road trip through this wild, beautiful French delta," 28 Mar. 2019 The car itself looks like any regular Japanese cab—a shiny black exterior with seats sheathed in doily-like covers. — Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Udon, Japan’s Most Important Noodle, Is Worth Traveling For," 31 May 2019 Create this Coachella-esq light fixture with just a couple of cheap doilies. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "11 DIY Mother's Day Gifts That Will Make Her Feel All *Sparkly* Inside," 4 Apr. 2019 Bed-and-breakfasts were getting a bad rap for the doilies. — Amy Gamerman, WSJ, "A New Breed of Innkeepers for the Airbnb Era," 8 Nov. 2018 Other patterns derive from snow fences, doilies, smoke rings and other unlikely phenomena, sometimes photographed, manipulated and used as springboards for drawing or collaging. — Karen Wilkin, WSJ, "‘Frank Stella Unbound’ Review: Leaving His Mark on Literature," 25 June 2018 Outfitted in bright purple, a big pink bow and a doily for a ruff, King Candy is a Paul Lynde type, with a limp wrist and exaggerated gestures to match. — Nico Lang, Harper's BAZAAR, "Disney's Long, Complicated History with Queer Characters," 21 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'doily.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for doily
doily
noun
English Language Learners Definition of doily
: a usually round cloth or paper that has a decorative pattern made of many small holes
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doily
noun
doi·ly
| \ ˈdȯi-lē
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plural doilies
Kids Definition of doily
: a small often lacy cloth or paper used to protect the surface of furniture