napkin
Napkin (noun) means a serviette; a piece of fabric or paper, usually rectangular, used at meals for wiping hands and mouth clean.
noun
1
A serviette; a piece of fabric or paper, usually rectangular, used at meals for wiping hands and mouth clean.
2
Another word for a nappy.
3
A head covering worn by some Christian women, especially Catholics and Orthodox Christians, as a mark of modesty in church.
4
Short for 'sanitary napkin'.
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Etymology
Descended from Middle English napkyn, equivalent to nape ('cloth') plus -kin (a diminutive suffix).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of napkin?
"napkin" (noun) means a serviette; a piece of fabric or paper, usually rectangular, used at meals for wiping hands and mouth clean.
What is another word for napkin?
Other words for "napkin" include diaper, serviette, nappy.
What are the different meanings of napkin?
"napkin" has 3 main meanings: 1. A serviette; a piece of fabric or paper, usually rectangular, used at meals for wiping hands and mouth clean; 2. Another word for a nappy; 3. A head covering worn by some Christian women, especially Catholics and Orthodox Christians, as a mark of modesty in church.
