Synonyms for serviette

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sur-vee-et

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɜr viˈɛt

Définition of serviette

Origin : "table napkin," late 15c., from Middle French serviette "napkin, towel" (14c.), of uncertain origin, perhaps from past participle of servir "to serve" (see serve (v.)). Primarily Scottish at first; re-introduced from French 1818.

As in napkin : noun linen

Example sentences :

I carried it with a knife and fork and a serviette out on the verandah.
Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad

He unfolded his serviette with fingers which shook all the time.
Extract from : « Anna the Adventuress » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

"I'm repeating a well-beloved name," she smiled and rose, folding her serviette.
Extract from : « The Angel of Terror » by Edgar Wallace

Shulgovich got up and placed his serviette on the arm of his chair.
Extract from : « The Duel » by A. I. Kuprin

You then lift up the side of the serviette nearest to you and at once produce the card.
Extract from : « More Conjuring » by Hercat

Place the pack face down on the table and cover it with a serviette.
Extract from : « More Conjuring » by Hercat

He drew his serviette across his mouth, and a smile flickered in his eyes.
Extract from : « The Wonderful Visit » by Herbert George Wells

Percival threw down his serviette and started up to meet her.
Extract from : « Under False Pretences » by Adeline Sergeant

Then suddenly he jumped up, and slapped Smith on the back with a serviette.
Extract from : « Dry Fish and Wet » by Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen

The doctor, serviette in hand, glanced up with an inquiry in his grey eyes.
Extract from : « Brood of the Witch-Queen » by Sax Rohmer

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