mats (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /mæts/
Definition
Pieces of material, such as rubber, fabric, or rushes, used for covering a floor or protecting a surface.
Examples
The doormat was worn and dirty.
She placed a yoga mat on the floor.
The table was protected by a set of placemats.
How to Use mats
- doormat (collocation)
- A mat placed at an entrance for wiping shoes. — "Please wipe your feet on the doormat before coming inside."
- yoga mat (collocation)
- A mat used for yoga exercises. — "She unrolled her yoga mat and began her practice."
- placemat (collocation)
- A small mat placed under an individual setting at a dining table. — "We used festive placemats for the holiday dinner."
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