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

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

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

Upon returning to the bar, Reid said she saw a napkin placed on top of her drink.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

He’d even scribbled it out on a Chili’s napkin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

I even sweep up a napkin and two spoons on the floor so the recycle area looks really good when I’m done.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins