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Definition of "doily" [doi•ly]

  • A small ornamental mat, usually of lace or linen. (noun)
  • A small table napkin. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "doily" in a sentence
  • "A paper doily is added to the square cake on the right."
  • "A small round doily is pasted down, and roses are cut from a seed catalog."
  • "Then, the doily is folded on each side, making it look like a lace holder."
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