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Mat

noun
/mæt/

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
a piece of fabric material placed on a floor or surface for wiping feet or protection

Example Sentences

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

She placed a new mat at the entrance of the house.

Example Expressions

doormat

Synonyms

rug, carpet, doormat, covering, pad
Entry 1
rug, carpet, doormat
Entry 2
rug, carpet, covering, pad

Antonyms

floor, surface, bare floor, uncovered
Entry 1
floor, surface
Entry 2
bare floor, uncovered

Collocations

floor mat, door mat, yoga mat, place mat, welcome mat
Entry 1
floor mat, door mat, yoga mat, place mat
Entry 2
welcome mat, yoga mat, floor mat, door mat

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