Meaning of the word doily in English

What does doily mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

doily

US /ˈdɔɪ.li/
UK /ˈdɔɪ.li/
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Noun

a small ornamental mat, usually made of lace or paper, used for protecting surfaces or decorating plates

Example:
The baker placed a lace doily under the cake.
She used paper doilies to decorate the dessert plates.