napkin

CEFRA2

/ˈnæpˌkɪn/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A small cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A nappy (UK), a diaper (American).

Examples

  • Tom picked up a napkin and wiped Mary's chin.

  • May I have a napkin, please?

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A small scarf worn on the head by Christian women (chiefly Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox) when entering a church, as a token of modesty.

  2. A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

  3. Ellipsis of sanitary napkin.

More examples

In context

  • Clean your lips with the napkin.

Quick test

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She placed the white linen blank on her lap before the dinner.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English napkyn, equivalent to nape (“cloth”) + -kin.