1. household linen, especially table linen such as tablecloths and napkins
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The hotel’s fine napery included embroidered tablecloths and matching napkins.
• She inherited her grandmother’s collection of antique napery.
• The restaurant invested in quality napery to enhance the dining experience.
• The napery was carefully laundered and pressed before the dinner party.
• White napery is traditional for formal dining occasions.
• The store specialized in luxury napery and bedding.