napkin

noun

nap·kin ˈnap-kən

Synonyms of napkin next

: a piece of material (such as cloth or paper) used at table to wipe the lips or fingers and protect the clothes

: a small cloth or towel: such as

dialectal British : handkerchief

chiefly Scotland : kerchief

chiefly British : diaper sense 3

: sanitary napkin

Examples of napkin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Once the boy returns, Gómez hands the children their paletas with a napkin wrapped snugly around the packaging. —

Camryn Brewer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023 Pick the second option, and be sure to ask for extra napkins. —

Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023 On the back of a napkin, Lovelace sketched out a plan for how to turn his store into a secure firearms storage location for gun owners in crisis. —

John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2023 The napkins, explained Angus, were made from scraps and samples of the company’s linens — mostly in a ruby and dusty pink version of their Studio Stripe print. —

Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2023 This year, The Garment presented their spring 2024 collection in a sculpture room at Copenhagen’s Thorvaldsen’s Museum, where the show opened with a white napkin top paired with a black midi skirt and closed with an all-white, one-shoulder ensemble. —

Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2023 From big-ticket items like dining chairs and credenzas to smaller design elements like stoneware, table runners, mats, and festive napkin rings, utilize autumn to curate a collection meaningful to you. —

Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023 Start with your supplies, listed below. SUPPLIES White linen napkin. —

Anna Logan, Country Living, 31 July 2023 Table settings reflect the best of Swedish design, including official embassy china with a crown motif, Orrefors crystal glassware and amber linen napkins. —

Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 27 July 2023 See More

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