napkin

Example Sentences

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Something you accept with a paper napkin under fluorescent lighting and a murmur of gratitude.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

While brainstorming different concepts—a Rocky Mountain ski lodge or the Florida Salad Company were others—he sketched a Texas-style restaurant design on a napkin, with wooden interiors and warm lighting, serving steaks, ribs and cold beer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Anyone could have written that down on a cocktail napkin for free in 2009!

From Slate • Feb. 25, 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

“He’s dabbing at them with a napkin right now. Something must have gone down.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila