cocomat

7.5

A mat made from coconut fibres used at doors or to stop soil washing away

noun
/ˈkoʊkoʊˌmæt/

: alfombra de coco

They chose a durable cocomat for the entrance because it withstands heavy foot traffic.

Examples

A cocomat at the front door helps keep the house clean by trapping dirt.
The gardener used a cocomat to prevent soil erosion on the slope.
Please wipe your feet on the cocomat.
Our new cocomats are eco-friendly and durable.
The entrance to the house was covered with a stylish cocomat to keep the dirt out.
To prevent soil erosion, we placed a cocomat along the riverbank.
After wiping his feet on the cocomat, he stepped inside, leaving no mess behind.

Synonyms

doormat

vscocomat

9 1.0

A mat placed by a door for wiping shoes

is made of coconut fiber and also used for erosion control outdoors

matting

vscocomat

2 5.3

A coarse woven cover for floors made from straw or reeds

is a specific product made from coconut fiber used for doors and erosion control

Surface Forms

cocomat singular

cocomats plural

Morphology

cocomat = coconut + mat (transparent) = coco + mat

A straightforward compound of coconut (coco) and mat; learners who know 'coconut' and 'mat' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word cocomat comes from coco ('coconut') and mat, and it refers to a mat made from coconut fibers. That's why a cocomat is often used as a doormat to trap dirt or on slopes to hold soil in place.