serviette
Table linen square
A serviette is a napkin, used to wipe hands and mouth during meals.
The word is standard in British, Canadian, and Australian English, where *napkin* may sound American or old-fashioned: Pass me a serviette, would you?
In American English, serviette sounds affected or foreign.
Mealtime wiping cloth
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- placematProtective dining surface cover
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
restaurant · bistro · banquet · feast · buffet · dinner · lunch · meal
One who possesses
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
- plateFlat dish for food
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- glasswareDrinking containers of silica
placemat · tablecloth · charger · setting · flatware · crockery · folded · fan
Flax-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- clothWoven or knit material
- fabricWoven or knit material
- damaskReversible figured fabric
embroidery · hemstitch · textile · woven · starched · pressed · ironed · monogrammed
napkin
Mealtime wiping cloth
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- placematProtective dining surface cover
- cutleryEating implements collectively
silverware · restaurant · bistro · banquet · feast · buffet · dinner · lunch · meal · cuisine
holder
One who possesses
glassware · placemat · tablecloth · charger · setting · flatware · crockery · folded · fan · origami
linen
Flax-derived textile
damask · embroidery · hemstitch · textile · woven · starched · pressed · ironed · monogrammed · jacquard
wipe
Rub to clean
clean · lap · dab · blot · crumbs · fingers · lips · mouth · tuck · unfold
manners
Customs of polite conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
politeness · refinement · formality · lap · folded · placement · protocol · civility · grace · poise
- kitchen linensdish towel, dishcloth, kitchen towel, tea towel, placemat
- CanadianaCanadian, Canadian flag, maple syrup, maple leaf, beaver
- Decoupagedecoupage, collage, napkins, tissue paper, glue
- repasdejeuner, diner, brunch, collation, banquet