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mat

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mæt/

Forms: mats

mat means: A piece of material placed on a floor to protect it, wipe feet, or sit or exercise on.

noun

FLOOR COVERINGA2

A piece of material placed on a floor to protect it, wipe feet, or sit or exercise on.

  • Wipe your feet on the mat.
  • She rolled out her yoga mat.
  • There were wet mats beside both doors.

Similar words: rug

Common phrases: door mat, yoga mat, rubber mat

TANGLED MASSC1

A thick mass of hair, plants, or similar things twisted tightly together.

  • A mat of weeds covered the ditch.
  • The dog had a thick mat of fur behind its ear.
  • She struggled to brush out the mat in her hair.

How to use it: a mat of something (A mat of weeds blocked the drain.)

Similar words: tangle

Common phrases: mat of hair, mat of weeds

THIN SURFACE COVERC2

A thin, flat layer of something covering a surface.

  • A mat of moss covered the rock.
  • Green mats of algae floated on the pond.
  • A thin mat of plant growth protected the soil.

How to use it: a mat of something (A green mat of algae covered the water.)

Similar words: layer, covering

Common phrases: mat of moss, mat of algae

Questions about mat

What does mat mean?

A piece of material placed on a floor to protect it, wipe feet, or sit or exercise on.

What is mat in other languages?

Türkçe: paspas · Español: alfombrilla · Français: tapis · Deutsch: Matte · Italiano: tappetino · 日本語: マット

How do you pronounce mat?

It is pronounced /mæt/.

How do you use mat in a sentence?

Wipe your feet on the mat. She rolled out her yoga mat.

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