paper napkins

Picnic table squares

Paper napkins are disposable squares of absorbent paper used at meals to wipe hands and mouths.

They replaced cloth napkins for casual dining and are standard at restaurants, picnics, and fast food establishments.

She grabbed a handful of paper napkins from the dispenser.

The term is often shortened to just napkins in American English.

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Reusable mealtime wipes

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Exceptionally attentive, careful assistance

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G