Doyly (Noun)
Meaning
A small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doily under the cake stand prevented it from slipping on the polished table surface.
- She carefully placed the doily on the antique dining table before setting down the fine china.
- The dinner hostess loved using traditional doilys to add a touch of elegance to her table settings.
- A doily was seen under the serving dish at the luxurious mansion's dinner party.
- The doily provided a protective barrier between the hot casserole dish and the wooden table surface.