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napkin

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnæpkɪn/

Forms: napkins

napkin means: A small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth and hands while eating.

noun

MEAL WIPEA2

A small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth and hands while eating.

  • Please pass me a napkin.
  • She wiped her mouth with a paper napkin.
  • The waiter folded the napkins before dinner.

Similar words: serviette

Common phrases: paper napkin, cloth napkin, napkin ring

BABY DIAPERC2

A cloth or other absorbent covering worn by a baby to collect body waste.

  • The baby needs a clean napkin.
  • She washed the soiled napkins and hung them outside.
  • He fastened the baby’s napkin with a safety pin.

Similar words: diaper, nappy

Common phrases: baby’s napkin, change a napkin, cloth napkin

Questions about napkin

What does napkin mean?

A small piece of cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth and hands while eating.

What is napkin in other languages?

Türkçe: peçete · Español: servilleta · Français: serviette · Deutsch: Serviette · Italiano: tovagliolo · 日本語: ナプキン

How do you pronounce napkin?

It is pronounced /ˈnæpkɪn/.

How do you use napkin in a sentence?

Please pass me a napkin. She wiped her mouth with a paper napkin.

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