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oilcloth

oil·cloth
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oil-klawth, -kloth]
    • /ˈɔɪlˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/
    • /ˈɔɪlklɔθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oil-klawth, -kloth]
    • /ˈɔɪlˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/

Definitions of oilcloth word

  • noun plural oilcloth a cotton fabric made waterproof by being treated with oil and pigment, for use as tablecloths, shelf coverings, and the like. 1
  • noun plural oilcloth a piece of this fabric. 1
  • noun oilcloth Fabric treated on one side with oil to make it waterproof. 1
  • noun oilcloth waterproof fabric 1
  • uncountable noun oilcloth Oilcloth is a cotton fabric with a shiny waterproof surface. 0
  • countable noun oilcloth An oilcloth is a covering made from oilcloth, such as a tablecloth. 0

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Origin of oilcloth

First appearance:

before 1690
One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; oil + cloth

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Parts of speech for Oilcloth

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

oilcloth popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

oilcloth usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for oilcloth

noun oilcloth

  • covering — A covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else.
  • canvas — Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth that is used for making things such as tents, sails, and bags.
  • coat — A coat is a piece of clothing with long sleeves which you wear over your other clothes when you go outside.
  • cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
  • sailcloth — any of various fabrics, as of cotton, nylon, or Dacron, for boat sails or tents.

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