[
UK
/sˌɜːvɪˈɛt/
]
NOUN
- a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
How To Use serviette In A Sentence
- The surely insolence of the waiters drove him into a rage, and he flung his serviette to the floor and stalked out of the restaurant.
- I arrange some serviettes on the table, along with some cutlery and utensils.
- The white linen thing at your place is called a napkin (not a serviette; a serviette is a paper napkin with Christmas trees printed on it).
- When Lucy took her first sip, she got froth on her lips, which she dabbed at with a serviette. AFTERMATH
- I tried on a floral two-piece which made me look like an oversized napkin in a serviette ring.
- I draw all the time, on scraps of paper, serviettes, anything that's around.
- Although attractively and efficiently served both the teacake and croissants came on top of serviettes.
- He collected the larger pieces of glass, then stood and wrapped them in a serviette before handing them to a passing waiter. WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM
- The door flew open and in dashed a gentleman with a serviette round his neck.
- Wrapped in a serviette it was lying on the lap of a fat, snoozing gentleman.
