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

Flustered, but flattered, Dianne is preparing to sign a napkin when the fan explains that she especially liked the sitcom “Bless This Mess.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

She’s trying to be helpful, but her cheery optimism seems to break Dad, who folds his napkin and clears his dishes before retreating to the basement.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller