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doily n

Doily means a small decorative cloth, often lace, placed under dishes or ornaments. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of doily

  • a small decorative cloth, often lace, placed under dishes or ornaments

Usage examples of doily

Grandma placed a lace doily under the vase.

A paper doily kept the pastry from touching the tray.

The tea set rested on a round doily.

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