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mat

136 1.0
A flat piece of material placed on the floor, like a doormat or gym mat
  • noun
  • /mæt/
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  • Puree sleeps on a wrestling mat spread on the living room floor.
  • floor mat
  • tatami mat
  • straw mat

Oh snap, there's a gaming mat Like a mouse pad.

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Examples

  • Go and tidy the shoes on the shoe mat, please, Hazel.

  • I'll leave your key under your mat.

  • And then that mat will ship with the shoes.

  • Never seen a welcome mat on the way out.

  • It's by far the best anti sleep mat I have ever used.

  • I'll leave the key under the side entrance door mat for you to get in.

  • So here I have a bamboo mat and a plastic bag as well.

  • The gym class requires each student to bring their own mat for yoga practice.

  • Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering the house to keep the floor clean.

  • I bought a new doormat to welcome guests at my front door with a cute message on the mat.

Synonyms

canvas
vsmat
16 6.7

A mat that forms the floor of a boxing or wrestling ring

is a general flat protective or decorative surface not only used for ring floors
placemat
vsmat
12 1.6

A small mat you put under a plate to protect the table and make it look nicer

is any flat protective or decorative surface beyond just under plates
welcome mat
vsmat
10 1.7

A small mat outside a door for wiping shoes and greeting visitors

is a flat protective or decorative surface without that greeting function
doormat
vsmat
9 1.0

A mat placed by a door for wiping shoes

is a general flat protective or decorative surface for many uses
bath mat
vsmat
4 1.0

A small rug on the bathroom floor that soaks up water and keeps you from slipping

is a flat protective or decorative surface used in many rooms and contexts
prayer mat
vsmat
2 2.5

A small rug Muslims kneel on when they pray

is a general flat protective or decorative surface not tied to religion
gym mat
vsmat
1 1.6

A thick pad on the floor that makes landings softer and safer

is a broad flat protective or decorative surface not limited to sport
1 2.8

A thick padded surface that wrestlers use to avoid injury when they fall

is wider in use applying to many flat surface protections and decorations
place mat
vsmat
1 1.2

A small mat under a person's plate that protects the table and decorates it

is broader covering many kinds of flat protective and decorative surfaces
beer mat
vsmat
  • UK
1 1.8

A small mat that you put under a glass of beer to stop drips

is a general flat protective or decorative surface used for many purposes
table mat
vsmat
  • UK
1.1

A small flat pad that goes under plates to protect the table from heat and scratches

is a general flat protective or decorative surface used in many places
drip mat
vsmat
3.7

A small mat placed under a glass to protect a table or counter from water

is a broader flat protective or decorative covering not limited to drinks
mouse mat
vsmat
  • UK
2.5

A small pad under a computer mouse that helps it move smoothly

is a broad flat protective or decorative surface not specific to device use
water mat
vsmat
3.1

A flat mat that floats on water for sitting, lying, or playing

is a general flat protective or decorative surface used on solid ground

Idioms

to go to the mat
  • Informal
5 7.6

Argue strongly to protect an idea or position

Make someone feel very welcome by giving special care

8.9

To have a boss or leader tell you off for doing something wrong

Compounds

10 1.7

A small mat outside a door for wiping shoes and greeting visitors

4 1.0

A small rug on the bathroom floor that soaks up water and keeps you from slipping

2 2.5

A small rug Muslims kneel on when they pray

1 1.6

A thick pad on the floor that makes landings softer and safer

A thick padded surface that wrestlers use to avoid injury when they fall

1 1.8

A small mat that you put under a glass of beer to stop drips

1 3.9

A stiff flat board you put around a picture inside a frame to protect and show it

1 1.2

A small mat under a person's plate that protects the table and decorates it

3.7

A small mat placed under a glass to protect a table or counter from water

mat rep
  • Jargon
8.2

One time you do an exercise on a mat

2.5

A small pad under a computer mouse that helps it move smoothly

9.9

A group of small animals that grow like underwater moss on rocks or seaweed

1.1

A small flat pad that goes under plates to protect the table from heat and scratches

9.9

A water plant with yellow flowers that grows at pond edges in western and central United States

3.1

A flat mat that floats on water for sitting, lying, or playing

How Thick

gym mat
1 1.6
mat
136 1.0
bath mat
4 1.0
doormat
9 1.0

Surface Forms

mat singular
mats plural

Etymology

Mat comes from an old word like matta that meant a 'pad' or bundle of plants or cloth used on the floor, so a mat is a flat pad you put down for protection or comfort.