Is It Tablecloth or Table Cloth?

noun, plural ta·ble·cloths [tey-buhl-klawthz, -klothz, -klawths, -kloths]. a cloth for covering the top of a table, especially during a meal.

What is the cloth on a table called?

A tablecloth is a cloth used to cover a table. Some are mainly ornamental coverings, which may also help protect the table from scratches and stains. Other tablecloths are designed to be spread on a dining table before laying out tableware and food.

Is table cloth a compound word?

In that regard, it's necessary to avoid the over-simplification of saying that two single-syllable words are written together as one word. Thus, tablecloth but table mat, wine glass but wineglassful or key ring but keyholder.