napkin

• Ein kleines Stück Stoff oder Papier, das beim Essen verwendet wird, um Mund und Hände abzuwischen oder die Kleidung zu schützen.

A noun referring to a small piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe the mouth and hands, or to protect clothing.

1. Table linenA1formal

   A small piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe the mouth and fingers and to protect clothing.

   Serviette

   • She folded the napkin neatly beside the plate.
   • He wiped his mouth with a paper napkin.
   • The waiter placed a cloth napkin on each guest's lap.

   Synonymedinner napkinserviettetable napkin

2. Diaper (British English)B1formalbritish

   A piece of absorbent material worn by babies to catch and contain urine and feces.

   Windel

   • The mother changed the baby's napkin before feeding.
   • Disposable napkins are convenient for traveling with infants.
   • She washed the cloth napkins in hot water.

   Synonymediapernappy