Serviette

/ˌsɜːrviˈet/
noun

A piece of paper or cloth used to clean your mouth and fingers while eating.

She wiped her mouth with a serviette.
Visual representation of "serviette" - A piece of paper or cloth used to clean your mouth and fingers while eating

Often appears as...

  • fold a serviette
  • paper serviette

Usage tips

Formal

noun

A piece of paper or cloth used to clean your mouth and fingers while eating.

She wiped her mouth with a serviette.
Visual representation of "serviette" - A piece of paper or cloth used to clean your mouth and fingers while eating

Often appears as...

  • fold a serviette
  • paper serviette

Usage tips

Formal

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Visual representation of "serviette"
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Cultural Preference

Preferred in some English-speaking countries; others use 'napkin'. Know the regional usage.

Illustration for Cultural Preference
Could you please pass me a serviette?
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Material Matters

Can refer to both cloth and paper, but mention the type if context doesn't make it clear.

Illustration for Material Matters
At the barbecue, we used paper serviettes.
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Dining Etiquette

Associated with dining; used for manners at meals, not for cleaning spills in general.

Illustration for Dining Etiquette
Place the serviette on your lap before eating.
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Cultural Preference

Preferred in some English-speaking countries; others use 'napkin'. Know the regional usage.

Illustration for Cultural Preference
Could you please pass me a serviette?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Material Matters

Can refer to both cloth and paper, but mention the type if context doesn't make it clear.

Illustration for Material Matters
At the barbecue, we used paper serviettes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dining Etiquette

Associated with dining; used for manners at meals, not for cleaning spills in general.

Illustration for Dining Etiquette
Place the serviette on your lap before eating.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Preference

Preferred in some English-speaking countries; others use 'napkin'. Know the regional usage.

Illustration for Cultural Preference
Could you please pass me a serviette?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Material Matters

Can refer to both cloth and paper, but mention the type if context doesn't make it clear.

Illustration for Material Matters
At the barbecue, we used paper serviettes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dining Etiquette

Associated with dining; used for manners at meals, not for cleaning spills in general.

Illustration for Dining Etiquette
Place the serviette on your lap before eating.
Visual representation of the word "Serviette"

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Quote examples

Bill Bryson

American Writer

England was full of words I'd never heard before - streaky bacon, short back and sides, Belisha beacon, serviettes, high tea, ice-cream cornet.
Portrait of Bill Bryson

Quote examples

Bill Bryson

American Writer

England was full of words I'd never heard before - streaky bacon, short back and sides, Belisha beacon, serviettes, high tea, ice-cream cornet.
Portrait of Bill Bryson
Example 1 of 1
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