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Kleenex vs Napkin - What's the difference?

kleenex | napkin |

As nouns the difference between kleenex and napkin

is that kleenex is a generic term for any type of disposable tissue while napkin is a serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

kleenex

English

(wikipedia kleenex)

Alternative forms

* Kleenex

Noun

(kleenexes)
  • (North America) A generic term for any type of disposable tissue.
    • Could you hand me a kleenex ? My nose is running.

    Synonyms

    * facial tissue * tissue

    napkin

    English

    (wikipedia napkin)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping]] the mouth and hands for cleanliness while [[eat, eating.
  • (British, obsolete) A nappy (UK), a diaper (American).
  • A small scarf worn on the head by Christian woman when entering a Roman Catholic church, as a token of modesty.
  • A sanitary napkin.