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- [nap-kin]
- /ˈnæp kɪn/
- /ˈnæp.kɪn/
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- [nap-kin]
- /ˈnæp kɪn/
Definitions of napkin word
- noun napkin a small piece of cloth or paper, usually square, for use in wiping the lips and fingers and to protect the clothes while eating. 1
- noun napkin sanitary napkin. 1
- noun napkin Chiefly British. a diaper. 1
- noun napkin Scot. and North England. a handkerchief. 1
- noun napkin Scot. a kerchief or neckerchief. 1
- noun napkin A square piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the fingers or lips and to protect garments, or to serve food on. 1
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Origin of napkin
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English, equivalent to nape tablecloth (< Middle French nappe < Latin mappa napkin) + -kin; cf. map
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Parts of speech for Napkin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
napkin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
napkin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for napkin
noun napkin
- cloth — Cloth is fabric which is made by weaving or knitting a substance such as cotton, wool, silk, or nylon. Cloth is used especially for making clothes.
- wipe — to rub lightly with or on a cloth, towel, paper, the hand, etc., in order to clean or dry the surface of: He wiped the furniture with a damp cloth.
- towel — an absorbent cloth or paper for wiping and drying something wet, as one for the hands, face, or body after washing or bathing.
- doily — any small, ornamental mat, as of embroidery or lace.
- serviette — a table napkin.
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