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Tablemat vs Napkin - What's the difference?

tablemat | napkin |

As nouns the difference between tablemat and napkin

is that tablemat is (rare) a cushion or stiff material placed on top of a table, underneath a tablecloth 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 [[eat|eating.

tablemat

English

Alternative forms

* table mat common spelling

Noun

(en noun)
  • (rare) A cushion or stiff material placed on top of a table, underneath a tablecloth.
  • After putting the leaves in the table, putting on the tablemat and tablecloth, they put the placemats out.

    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.