Serviette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɜː.viˈɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serviette is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland, Canada) A table napkin, now especially a paper one.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, Canada) A table napkin, now especially a paper one.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A lazy Susan.
Example Sentences
• To provide the guest with a means of wiping his/her hands and mouth, and • To make the restaurant look attractive.
Nature of goods.—Toilet paper, paper handkerchiefs, paper towels, paper serviettes and paper covers for lavatory seats, none being medicated.
1914, Arnold Bennett, The Price of Love, 2005, Echo Library, page 40, And then, when the meal finally did begin Mrs. Maldon′s serviette and silver serviette-ring had vanished.
Avoid the temptation to lick your fingers – a finger bowl filled with warm water is usually placed on the table to wash your fingers at the end of the meal and serviettes should be on hand to dry them.
Word Forms
- serviettes
Synonyms for serviette
Depending on context, synonyms include napkin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include napkin, tissue, sanitary, table linen, sheete, sheeter.
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