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serviette Definition

ser·vi·ette (sʉr′vē et)

noun

Chiefly Brit. a table napkin

Etymology: Fr < MFr < servir, to serve + -ette, -et

serviette Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fold: Skill at folding a white serviette had him batman to an officer; that and deftness with the bayonet.
  • deliver: But every Saturday he's back in town in his white van, delivering paper serviettes.

Adjective modifier

  • white: Vesuvius sat back in his chair and covered his lap with the white serviette, licking his lips with anticipation.
  • commemorative: A commemorative serviette produced as a ' Souvenir in Affectionate Remembrance of the miners who lost their lives in the Bentley Pit disaster ' .
  • printed: Co-ordinated printed serviettes and cake boxes are available with baby's name and birthdate on.

Modifies a noun

  • ring: I received a present of a silver serviette ring with crest & latin inscription.

Noun used with modifier

  • paper: Can be used regularly at table instead of paper serviettes or kitchen towels.
  • linen: Linen serviettes are folded out onto laps, and our drinks arrived quickly.