Definition of OILCLOTH

oilcloth

Meanings

Plural: oilcloths

Noun

  • cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
  • A fabric or cloth treated on one side with a waterproof covering, especially one made from linseed oil etc.; used for flooring, tablecloths, kitchen shelves and sometimes furniture covering.

Origin / Etymology

From oil + cloth.

Synonyms

American cloth, leathercloth, linoleum, waxcloth

Scrabble Score: 13

oilcloth is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
oilcloth is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oilcloth is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

oilcloth is a valid Words With Friends word