/ Dictionary / Index O oilcloth: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: oil•cloth Pronunciation: (oil'klôth", -kloth"), [key] — n., pl. -cloths —n. a cotton fabric made waterproof by being treated with oil and pigment, for use as tablecloths, shelf coverings, and the like. a piece of this fabric. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: oilcloth (Thesaurus) Oil City oil color Related Content Daily Word Quiz: aversion Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language