Noun: napkin nap-kin
- A small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
"He unfolded the crisp table napkin and placed it on his lap";
- table napkin, serviette [Brit, Cdn]
- Garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
"The baby needed a clean napkin";
- diaper [N. Amer], nappy [Brit]
Derived forms: napkins
Type of: garment, napery [archaic], table linen
Encyclopedia: Napkin