serviette
Translation
napkin, doily
Examples
Could you pass me a serviette, please?
Could you pass me a napkin, please?
Grammar Patterns
((a serviette)) a small piece of cloth or paper for wiping the mouth He folded his serviette neatly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: napkin (more common in US), doily
Etymology
From French 'serviette', a diminutive of 'servir' (to serve).
Memory Tips
In British English, this is the common word for what Americans call a 'napkin'.