Looking for the meaning of the word NAPKIN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NAPKIN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Napkin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French nappe ‘tablecloth’ (from Latin mappa: see map)+ -kin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnapkɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a square piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the fingers or lips and to protect garments
Short Definition:piece of cloth or paper used to wipe fingers or lips
Examples:- she unfolded her napkin and put it on her lap
Definition:
a baby's nappy.
Short Definition:baby's nappy
Short Definition:
absorbent pad worn to absorb menstrual blood
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