NYT Dictionary

OILCLOTH

/ˈɔiːlklɑθ/
NounOIL-clothoil-cloth · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

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.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From oil + cloth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

American clothlinoleumleatherclothwaxclothcorduroycottonfabricnylon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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