Napkin Meaning
/ˈnæpˌkɪn/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.
nounA nappy (UK), a diaper (American).
Sentence Examples
May I have a napkin, please?
Clean your lips with the napkin.
Tom picked up a napkin and wiped Mary's chin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She placed the white linen ____ on her lap before the dinner.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The waiter handed me a clean white ____ so that I could wipe my mouth after finishing the delicious and messy barbecue ribs.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English napkyn, equivalent to nape (“cloth”) + -kin.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She placed the white linen ____ on her lap before the dinner.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The waiter handed me a clean white ____ so that I could wipe my mouth after finishing the delicious and messy barbecue ribs.