1. a small decorative mat, typically made of lace or paper, placed under dishes or ornaments

Examples

• She placed a lace doily under the crystal vase.
• The tea service was arranged on delicate paper doilies.
• Grandmother’s china cabinet displayed doilies under each figurine.
• The bakery used decorative doilies under their pastries.
• A crocheted doily protected the wooden table from water rings.
• The formal dinner table featured embroidered doilies at each place setting.