tea cloth

• Tissu utilisé pour essuyer la vaisselle, les verres et les couverts après les avoir lavés. Aussi appelé torchon de cuisine ou essuie-vaisselle.

A cloth used for drying washed dishes, glasses, and cutlery after they have been cleaned. Also known as a dish towel or drying cloth.

1. A cloth for drying dishesB1formalbritish

   A small cloth, often made of linen or cotton, used for drying washed dishes, glasses, and cutlery.

   torchon à vaisselle

   • She wiped the plates with a clean tea cloth.
   • He hung the damp tea cloth over the rack to dry.
   • I need to buy a new set of tea cloths for the kitchen.

2. A cloth for covering a tea tableB1formalbritish

   A decorative cloth placed on a small table used for serving tea, often to protect the surface or add elegance.

   napperon de table à thé

   • She spread a lace tea cloth over the table before the guests arrived.
   • The antique tea cloth was embroidered with delicate flowers.
   • He carefully ironed the tea cloth for the afternoon tea party.