napkin /ˈnæpˌkɪn/ noun4 •A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating. •(UK, South-Africa) A nappy (UK), a diaper (American). •(Philippines) Ellipsis of sanitary napkin. •A small scarf worn on the head by Christian women (chiefly Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox) when entering a church, as a token of modesty. formsnapkins