Antimacassar
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What Does Antimacassar Mean?
- 防止头发沾污的布
- 抗污布
Antimacassar Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˈmækəsɑːr/
Antimacassar Definition
noun
Definition
A cloth placed over the back of a chair or sofa to protect it from greasy hair or hair oils.
In ZH
一种放在椅子或沙发背上的布，用来保护它不被油腻的头发或头发油弄脏。
How to Use Antimacassar in a Sentence
- She draped an antimacassar over the armchair to keep it clean.
- The sofa had a beautiful antimacassar that complemented the decor.
- His grandmother always used antimacassars on her furniture.
- In the old days, antimacassars were common in homes to prevent stains.
- The hotel provided antimacassars to ensure the upholstery stayed pristine.
Cultural Notes
Originally popular in Victorian times, antimacassars were used to protect furniture from the styling products men used in their hair.