napkin

noun

Definition of napkinnext
as in towel

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Recent Examples of napkin Innovation remains an ongoing part of the company’s identity, guided by the same curiosity that inspired the original sketch on a napkin. — William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026 Finding clothes that are both cool enough and appropriate to wear at the office typically requires either artful layering to cover open backs and cropped tops or sweating in polyester blends that resemble a crumpled napkin by summer’s end. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 12 June 2026 The new accessories collection includes key rings, luggage tags, passport covers, card holders, coasters, placemats, notebook and diary covers, zip pouches, bookmarks, napkin holders, desk accessories and a structured briefcase. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 For those comparing the $400 million Oz sales figure with blockbuster theatrical movies, the back-of-the-napkin math works out to about $133 a ticket, far more than the, say, $12-$15 a ticket for a typical film. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for napkin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napkin
  1. towel
  2. tissue
  3. serviette
Noun
  • White sheets, towels, and clothes have a fresh, crisp look to them that has the power to make life feel a little more luxurious.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Use cooling fans or towels and drink slushies or other icy beverages.
    — Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of towel
Noun
  • The mother was referring to neonatal intensive care units and necrotizing enterocolitis, an often fatal condition in which intestinal tissue can die and allow infection to spread through the body of an infant born prematurely.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Once the larvae were done chowing down, the skeletons were removed from the containers and rinsed with warm water to remove any residual larvae or tissue.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
Definition of tissue
Noun
  • In summer, however, the snow lifts like a serviette from a picnic, and Hokkaido is transformed with cinematic national parks, sprawling flower fields, and volcanic hot spots.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2025
  • So take your place á la table, arrange your serviette neatly on your lap, and bon appétit!
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Definition of serviette

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