napkin ring
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of napkin ring
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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He proposed to Elayyne during one of her prison visits, with a paper napkin ring.
From Slate ● May 2, 2026
An ornament plays double duty and acts as a napkin ring, holding a candy cane-striped napkin atop stacks of cheery red and white dishes.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2022
Sounds like a DIY napkin ring to me.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2021
Vsauce has a fun video about the napkin ring problem, a surprising application of the technique.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 6, 2018
He picked up his wooden napkin ring and thrust his forefinger through it.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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