Aug 10, 2012 · 1 While the words 'tissue' and 'napkin' aren't exclusive, in that 'tissue' refers to the quality of the paper whereas 'napkin' refers to the purpose, in coloquial conversation a 'tissue' …

Does the word, “napkin” have any specific metaphoric or symbolic meaning other than “a small square piece of cloth or paper, used while you are eating to protect your clothes or to clean …

Feb 3, 2015 · Napkin is the correct term: what about that waiter who carries a napkin draped over one arm? In part, it’s practicality. It’s readily available to mop up any accidental spills or other …

What is a more professional term for the phrase 'back-of-the-envelope' calculation, used by scientists and such as a word for a very basic, general first calculation?

Jun 8, 2011 · Unfortunately, I don't know the local/national conventions (for business cards, letterhead, correspondence, scrawling your number on a napkin at a bar, etc.) in any country …

Aug 28, 2016 · Is there one word (or phrase) to describe all forms of disposable cutlery etc, such as paper cups, paper napkins, paper/plastic spoons and forks, plates, etc. ? I thought of …

Sep 30, 2019 · Having traveled extensively in England in the 70s and early 80s, I became aware of U and Non-U as a copy of the book was typically in the WC of a private house for ready …

Feb 24, 2016 · I’m looking for a term to cover the kinds of things that we frequently buy at the grocery store but that are not actually groceries. The term needs to include things like: toilet …

Feb 24, 2013 · From Amerenglish: "An" goes before all words that begin with vowels: An egg With two exceptions: When "u" makes the same sound as the "y" in you, or "o" makes the same …

Oct 17, 2019 · Tableware is probably the best word: Wikipedia defines it as "the dishes or dishware used for setting a table, serving food and dining. It includes cutlery, glassware, …