napkin

noun
UK: /ˈnæpkɪn/
US: /ˈnæpkɪn/

  1. A piece of cloth or paper used for wiping your face and hands, especially at meals.

    1. I need a napkin because I spilled some sauce on my hand at lunch. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully folded the napkin after finishing her meal at the fancy restaurant. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small towel used for drying your hands.

    1. There is a napkin in the bathroom near the sink. [ ] [ ]
    2. After washing his hands, he reached for the clean napkin hanging near the mirror. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

serviette tissue

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "napkin" in English means: A piece of cloth or paper used for wiping your face and hands, especially at meals., A small towel used for drying your hands..

The phonetic transcription of "napkin" is /ˈnæpkɪn/ in British English and /ˈnæpkɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "napkin": serviette, tissue.

Example usage of "napkin": "I need a napkin because I spilled some sauce on my hand at lunch.". More examples on the page.