oilcloth
/ˈɔɪlˌklɔθ/
noun
- A type of fabric that has been treated with oil or a waterproof coating, used to make tablecloths, raincoats, or other items that need to repel water.
- She spread an oilcloth on the kitchen counter to protect it while she rolled out dough.
- In the old days, sailors wore jackets made of oilcloth to stay dry during storms.
- The picnic table was covered with a red-and-white checkered oilcloth that wiped clean easily.
- A modern, vinyl-coated fabric that looks like traditional oilcloth, often used for placemats, bags, and craft projects.
- Her new oilcloth apron was easy to wipe down after cooking.
- They chose a floral oilcloth for the outdoor table because it wouldn't get ruined by rain.
- The craft store sells bright, patterned oilcloth that is perfect for making reusable lunch bags.
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