Napkin meaning in English

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Definition

a napkin: a serviette, a square of paper or cotton used to protect clothes from food while eating noun

Examples

"Napkins... kitchen roll..."
"Napkins, we already have, although they lack "decorations"."
"Napkins (preferably with a proper birthday motif)"
"The flight includes complimentary pretzels and two napkins."
"Napkins, we already have, although they are not decorated."
"Napkins (with birthday decorations)"
"-no more marriage proposals written on cafeteria napkins!"

Exercise 1

Select the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

At the end of her email, Polly refers to a secretary who used to work at Delavigne.

At first, Bruno did not want to authorize a cake for the party.

There are no special birthday napkins at the office.

There will be maki at Bob's birthday party.

Select the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

At the end of her email, Polly refers to a secretary who used to work at Delavigne.

This is a true statement. Polly writes: "There was a secretary who worked here before you arrived". The construction "(she) used to (work here)" expresses that a woman worked here in the past.

At first, Bruno did not want to authorize a cake for the party.

This is a true statement. Polly writes: "Bruno did not even want to allow the cake", which indicates that he was against Luna's idea for a cake. "To allow" and "to authorize" are synonymous in this context. Both terms describe the act of "permitting" (a cake).

There are no special birthday napkins at the office.

This is a true statement. Polly writes: "Napkins, we already have, although without any decorations". This indicates that the office does not have the exact napkins which Luna specially requested. "A napkin" is a piece of paper (or other material) used to clean the face and hands while eating.

There will be maki at Bob's birthday party.

This statement is false. Polly writes: "While I am interested in your avocado maki, it doesn't seem to be necessary for Bob's birthday party". Polly has politely refused Luna's offer to bring sushi to the party.

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