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单词 doily
释义

doily

noun

doi·​ly ˈdȯi-lē How to pronounce doily (audio)
plural doilies
1
: a small napkin
2
: a small often decorative mat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Using Mod Podge, adhere cutout to a white paper circle cut to fit interior of a black doily. Blair Donovan, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2022 These decadent Simone Rocha platforms are like a gothic doily for the feet. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 29 June 2022 An old-fashioned paper doily can be used as an instant intricate stencil, and kitchen tools like a fish spatula can be employed to create modern lines. Lisa Ruland, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2021 But no matter its styling capabilities, a doily-like collar doesn’t stand a chance against winter weather. Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 2 Mar. 2021 Bermúdez-Silverman takes aspects of identity and turns them into art: transforming her family’s genetic data into colorful pie charts and embroidering vintage doilies with her own hair. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2020 Rather than a quilt or lace doily, Clarice gave Jasmine the gift of financial literacy. Leila Sinclaire, House Beautiful, 15 Jan. 2020 No frilly shower curtains, shag carpeting or doilies. Karina Bland, azcentral, 7 Mar. 2020 Aurore leaned back in her armchair, her head against a lace doily. Zoey Poll, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Doily or Doyley flourished1711 London draper

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

doily

noun

doi·​ly ˈdȯi-lē How to pronounce doily (audio)
plural doilies
: a small often lacy cloth or paper used to protect the surface of furniture
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