table linen

noun

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

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Many factors come into play when deciding how often to wash your table linens. Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025 Our picks for the best table linens combine high-quality materials (like 100% linen and high-quality cotton fabric) with easy care instructions and durability. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025 The table linens echoed the collection’s patterns, while a bespoke envelope sat atop each plate, doubling as a calligraphed place card for guests like Trew Mullen, Sarah Hoover, Sabine Getty, Derek Blasberg, Angelica Hicks, Leandra Medine, Tina Leung, and more. Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 5 June 2025 It is featured on the collection’s dinnerware and table linens, and often complemented with pops of cobalt blue. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for table linen

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of table linen was in the 15th century

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“Table linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/table%20linen. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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