napkin

/ˈnæp.kɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A square or rectangular piece of cloth used for cleaning the hands and mouth, especially after eating.

“She used a napkin to wipe the sauce from her chin.”

2. noun

A wad of paper or other material used to blow one’s nose, especially when a handkerchief is not available.

“He used a napkin to blow his nose when he had no tissue available.”

3. verb

To use a napkin to clean or wipe something.

“She napped her hands after eating the spaghetti.”

Synonyms

  • handkerchief
  • hanky

Antonyms

  • dirty
  • soil