a small square piece of cloth or paper, used while you are eating to protect your clothes or to clean your mouth or fingers
They were immediately familiar with the proper use of utensils, napkins and condiments.
Please pass me a napkin; I accidentally spilled some water on the table.
The elegant restaurant provided linen napkins for patrons to use during their meals.
Disposable napkins made cleanup quick and convenient after the outdoor picnic.
The intricate origami napkin folds added a touch of sophistication to the table setting.
