Napkin: meaning, definitions and examples

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napkin

 

[ หˆnรฆp.kษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

handkerchief, serviette

Examples of usage

  • Please place a napkin on your lap before eating.
  • Can you pass me a napkin to wipe my hands?
Context #2 | Noun

baby care

A napkin is a piece of absorbent material worn by babies to catch and contain waste.

Synonyms

diaper

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guardanapo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‡เคชเค•เคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Serviette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serbet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะฒะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ serwetka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใƒ—ใ‚ญใƒณ (napukin)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serviette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ servilleta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peรงete

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ…ํ‚จ (naepkin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุฏูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ubrousek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ servรญtka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้คๅทพ (cฤnjฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prtiฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ servรญetta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะนะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒแƒชแƒ˜ (sakhotsi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salfetka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ servilleta

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,906, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.