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Napkin

/ˈnæpkɪn/ noun

Meaning

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

हिंदी मेंभोजन के दौरान मुंह पोंछने या कपड़ों की सुरक्षा के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला कपड़े या कागज़ का एक टुकड़ा।

Example Sentences

“He wiped his mouth with a napkin.”

उसने नैपकिन से अपना मुंह पोंछा।

“Cloth napkins are common in formal restaurants.”

औपचारिक रेस्तरां में कपड़े के नैपकिन आम हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Don't confuse with "serviette", an older British word for the same thing, now less commonly used.

Good to Know

Synonyms
serviette (British, dated)
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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