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napkin

/ˈnæpkɪn/

NOUN

1. A piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning the mouth and hands while eating

A usually rectangular piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the mouth and hands and maintain cleanliness.

1.1. Table napkin or serviette

A piece of paper or fabric placed at a dining table or carried by someone to wipe the mouth and hands while eating.

Synonyms

  • serviette
  • cloth
  • tissue
  • towel
  • wipe

Examples

  • She unfolded the napkin and placed it neatly on her lap.
  • The waiter refolded the used napkin while clearing the table.
  • The restaurant provided linen napkins for its guests.

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NOUN

2. A diaper worn by a baby

A piece of absorbent material or a disposable garment placed around a baby's lower body to collect bodily waste.

2.1. Baby diaper or nappy

A garment or absorbent covering worn by an infant to contain urine and feces.

Synonyms

Examples

  • She changed the baby's napkin before putting him to bed.
  • The traditional cloth napkin needed to be washed and reused.
  • The mother packed extra napkins for the journey.

Related Words

  • baby pants
  • changing pad
  • incontinence pad
  • absorbent liner

NOUN

3. A small head covering worn by Christian women in church

A small scarf or piece of cloth worn over the head by some Christian women, particularly Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox women, as a sign of modesty when entering a church.

3.1. Religious head covering

A cloth covering worn over the head by a woman during religious observances or when entering a church.

Synonyms

Examples

  • She placed a small napkin over her head before entering the church.
  • The women wore traditional head coverings during the religious service.

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NOUN

4. A sanitary product used to absorb menstrual flow

An absorbent pad worn inside underwear to collect menstrual blood and maintain personal hygiene.

4.1. Menstrual or sanitary pad

An absorbent hygiene product worn by women during menstruation to collect menstrual discharge.

Synonyms

  • sanitary pad
  • sanitary towel
  • menstrual pad
  • period pad

Examples

  • She kept an extra sanitary napkin in her handbag.
  • The pharmacy offers several types of disposable napkins for menstrual care.

Related Words

  • pantyliner
  • tampon
  • menstrual cup
  • feminine hygiene product