Synonyms for serviette


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sur-vee-et
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɜr viˈɛt


Définition of serviette

Origin :
  • "table napkin," late 15c., from Middle French serviette "napkin, towel" (14c.), of uncertain origin, perhaps from past participle of servir "to serve" (see serve (v.)). Primarily Scottish at first; re-introduced from French 1818.
  • As in napkin : noun linen
Example sentences :
  • I carried it with a knife and fork and a serviette out on the verandah.
  • Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
  • He unfolded his serviette with fingers which shook all the time.
  • Extract from : « Anna the Adventuress » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • "I'm repeating a well-beloved name," she smiled and rose, folding her serviette.
  • Extract from : « The Angel of Terror » by Edgar Wallace
  • Shulgovich got up and placed his serviette on the arm of his chair.
  • Extract from : « The Duel » by A. I. Kuprin
  • You then lift up the side of the serviette nearest to you and at once produce the card.
  • Extract from : « More Conjuring » by Hercat
  • Place the pack face down on the table and cover it with a serviette.
  • Extract from : « More Conjuring » by Hercat
  • He drew his serviette across his mouth, and a smile flickered in his eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Wonderful Visit » by Herbert George Wells
  • Percival threw down his serviette and started up to meet her.
  • Extract from : « Under False Pretences » by Adeline Sergeant
  • Then suddenly he jumped up, and slapped Smith on the back with a serviette.
  • Extract from : « Dry Fish and Wet » by Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen
  • The doctor, serviette in hand, glanced up with an inquiry in his grey eyes.
  • Extract from : « Brood of the Witch-Queen » by Sax Rohmer

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