Handkerchief vs. Napkin

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief or neckcloth.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face or hands.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief; a neckcloth.

Handkerchiefnoun

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Handkerchiefnoun

a square of cotton or other finely woven material intended for wiping one's nose.

Handkerchief

A handkerchief (; also called a hankie or, historically, a handkercher) is a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag, and which is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose. A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in a suit pocket; it is then called a pocket square.

Napkinnoun

A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

Napkinnoun

A nappy (UK), a diaper (American).

Napkinnoun

A small scarf worn on the head by Christian women when entering a Roman Catholic church, as a token of modesty.

Napkinnoun

A sanitary napkin.

Napkinnoun

A little towel, made of cloth or paper, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table.

Napkinnoun

A handkerchief.

Napkinnoun

to protect clothing; wipe mouth

Napkinnoun

garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement

Napkin

A napkin, serviette or face towelette is a square of cloth or paper tissue used at the table for wiping the mouth and fingers while eating. It is usually small and folded, sometimes in intricate designs and shapes.