# napkin vs napping

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### napkin
*noun · IPA /ˈnæp.kɪn/ · frequency rank #23,609*
A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

### napping
*noun · frequency rank #28,305*
The act of taking a nap or short sleep.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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