1. a waterproof fabric made by treating cloth with oil or a synthetic coating

Examples

• The kitchen table was covered with a cheerful yellow oilcloth.
• Sailors used oilcloth to protect their belongings from sea spray.
• She wiped the oilcloth tablecloth clean after dinner.
• The old raincoat was made of heavy oilcloth.
• Oilcloth was commonly used for outdoor furniture covers.
• The camping gear included an oilcloth tarp for shelter.