napkin

Example Sentences

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A bowl of pantry pasta that might otherwise look a little lonely suddenly looks downright lavish when it’s surrounded by warm rolls, a dish of olive oil and a basket lined with a linen napkin.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

He proposed to Elayyne during one of her prison visits, with a paper napkin ring.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

He twisted a napkin, tossed it into the pile of twisted napkins next to his coffee cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

"The contract which used to be written on the back of a napkin is now an investment by a series of stakeholders," Maguire said.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

He stepped forward, whipped a napkin away from me, then threw it on the floor.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye