Napkin: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
napkin
[ หnรฆp.kษชn ]
table setting
A napkin is a square piece of cloth or paper used during meals to protect clothing, wipe the mouth, or cover the lap.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| napkin |
Used primarily during meals to keep clothes clean and to wipe your mouth and hands. Often made of paper or cloth.
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| serviette |
Commonly used in British English, similar to 'napkin', and used during meals to keep clothes clean and to wipe your mouth and hands. Often made of paper or cloth.
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| handkerchief |
A small piece of cloth carried in a pocket, often used for personal hygiene like wiping the nose or face. Can be more formal or personal than a napkin.
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Examples of usage
- Please place a napkin on your lap before eating.
- Can you pass me a napkin to wipe my hands?
baby care
A napkin is a piece of absorbent material worn by babies to catch and contain waste.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| napkin |
A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to clean the lips and fingers and to protect clothing.
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| diaper |
A garment used for babies or people who cannot control their bladder or bowel movements.
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Examples of usage
- I need to change the baby's napkin.
- Make sure to check the napkin frequently for wetness.
Translations
Translations of the word "napkin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น guardanapo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคชเคเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Serviette
๐ฎ๐ฉ serbet
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะฒะตัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ serwetka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใญใณ (napukin)
๐ซ๐ท serviette
๐ช๐ธ servilleta
๐น๐ท peรงete
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ํจ (naepkin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ ubrousek
๐ธ๐ฐ servรญtka
๐จ๐ณ ้คๅทพ (cฤnjฤซn)
๐ธ๐ฎ prtiฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ servรญetta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะนะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฎแแชแ (sakhotsi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ salfetka
๐ฒ๐ฝ servilleta
Etymology
The word 'napkin' originated from Middle English 'nappe,' meaning a cloth used at table to wipe the mouth, combined with 'kin,' a diminutive suffix. The use of napkins dates back to ancient Roman times, where people would use pieces of cloth to wipe their hands and mouths during meals. Over time, napkins evolved in form and material, becoming an essential part of table settings and baby care routines.
See also: nappy.