Synonyms & related words for napkin

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of napkin. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to napkin

Explore words related to napkin — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include serviette, sudarium, diaper, tablecloth, napery, dishtowel, towel, nappy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does napkin come from?

The word napkin breaks down into 2 roots of Old French and Middle Dutch origin: nap, from Old French nappe (“tablecloth, cloth”); and -kin, from Middle Dutch -kin (“little, diminutive”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.