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table linen

noun

Definition of table linen

: linen (such as tablecloths and napkins) for the table

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My scallop table linens were inspired by the intricate scallop and dot pattern on the Paris Porcelain urns. Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, "Christie's Makes Antiques Cool with Help from Markarian and CeCe Barfield," 12 Aug. 2019 The store sells a variety of apothecary luxuries, handmade jewelry, accessories, table linens, fine tabletop pieces, stationery, gourmet foods, cooking accessories, home décor and more. Steve Schering, chicagotribune.com, "Bastille Day celebration brings French fare to downtown Oak Park," 22 July 2019 Designers create table linens, decorative pillows and clothing out of the textile. Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, "The best souvenirs to bring home from 10 countries," 2 July 2019 Guests including Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, and Waris Dirie arrived at the venue for a cocktail hour, which was filled with bouquets of red roses perched on neatly pressed table linens. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Opera Divas and Debutantes: Inside the 64th Annual Viennese Opera Ball," 5 Feb. 2019 Though Parachute's offerings now span bath, table linens, and mattress, the standout is the linen, which is sure to make even your cramped apartment look like one of the brand's uber-Instagrammable stores (see above!). Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "This Is the Direct-to-Consumer Bedding You Should Buy," 5 Mar. 2019 Traditional French country motifs also include lavender, roosters, olives, and sunflowers, though these are more typical for things like table linens and curtain panels. Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need To Know About French Country Design," 9 Nov. 2018 On the original vaulted terrace, the Spanish Colonial dining table is from the antiques shop El Arcon, the slipcovers on the chairs are of a silk ikat, the table linens are by Ortiz, and the fan is from Fanimation. Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, "This Colombian Fashion Designer Brings a Sophisticated Spirit Into Her Cartagena Home," 9 Aug. 2018 The Indian women who work with the Anchal Project are paid a fair living wage for their work that involves making intricately hand-stitched quilts, scarves, pillows, jackets and table linens from organic cotton and vintage saris. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "These one-of-a-kind textiles are empowering Louisville women," 13 July 2018

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First Known Use of table linen

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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table linen

noun

English Language Learners Definition of table linen

: cloths (such as tablecloths and napkins) that are used during a meal