napkin
Dining table square
A napkin is a piece of cloth or paper used during meals to wipe the mouth and hands and protect clothing from spills: She unfolded her napkin and placed it on her lap.
In British English, napkin can also mean a diaper, though nappy is more common.
Flax-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- hemstitchDecorative drawn-thread embroidery
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
monogrammed · heirloom · serviette · fabric · textile · weave · laundered · starched
Dining implements collectively
- placematProtective dining surface cover
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- cutleryEating implements collectively
plate · glassware · charger · dinnerware · flatware · crockery · mealtime · table
Pressed pulp for writing
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- single-useFor one application only
- throwawayDesigned for discard
- recyclableCapable of being remade
biodegradable · compostable · picnic · takeout · fast-food · cafeteria · dispenser · stack
Customs of polite conduct
- lapOne complete circuit
- foldBend onto itself
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- formalityStrict observance of convention
courtesy · politeness · decorum · propriety · hostess · guest · signal · dabbing
Sculptural paper-creasing art
- swanLarge graceful waterbird
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
- lotusSacred aquatic flower
crown · pocket · decorative · presentation · centerpiece · artistry · crisp · crease
linen
Flax-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- hemstitchDecorative drawn-thread embroidery
embroidery · monogrammed · heirloom · serviette · fabric · textile · weave · laundered · starched · pressed
tableware
Dining implements collectively
- placematProtective dining surface cover
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
cutlery · plate · glassware · charger · dinnerware · flatware · crockery · mealtime · table · lap
blot
Mark left by spillage
wipe · spill · absorb · spongy · thirsty · wicking · porous · saturate · mop · sop
paper
Pressed pulp for writing
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- single-useFor one application only
- throwawayDesigned for discard
recyclable · biodegradable · compostable · picnic · takeout · fast-food · cafeteria · dispenser · stack · eco-friendly
manners
Customs of polite conduct
formality · courtesy · politeness · decorum · propriety · hostess · guest · signal · dabbing · tucking
origami
Sculptural paper-creasing art
lotus · crown · pocket · decorative · presentation · centerpiece · artistry · crisp · crease · technique
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
- hors-d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- partyGathering for celebration
reception · bar · beverage · small · square · coaster · drink
- white thingssnow, chalk, milk, flour, paper
- absorbentssponge, sponges, paper towel, paper towels, towels
- bistrobistro chairs, terrace seating, awning, sidewalk cafe, parasols
- cocktail barbartender, cocktails, martini, bar stool, bar counter
- dining servicewaiter, waitress, server, waitstaff, hostess
- diningroomtable, chair, chairs, china cabinet, sideboard
napkintablecloth
Fabric dining surface protector
table runner · table linen · bedsheet · blanket · tarp
- paper napkinDisposable dining wipe
- napkin mathInformal rough calculation
- napkin ringDecorative band for table linen
- cocktail napkinSmall absorbent bar square
- cloth napkinsReusable mealtime wipes
- sanitary napkinMenstrual absorbent worn externally