mat

noun
UK: /mæt/
US: /mæt/

  1. A small piece of material used to protect a surface or as a decoration.

    1. I wiped my feet on the mat before entering the house.
    2. The doormat outside the front door was old, so I bought a new mat.

  2. A thick, flat piece of woven material used as a floor covering.

    1. We have a welcome mat at our front door for our guests.
    2. She placed a new yoga mat on the floor before starting her exercise routine.

Synonyms

rug carpet covering tangle
mat verb

  1. To cover with a mat.

    1. We will mat the floor to protect it.
    2. The workers matted the gym floor before the big event started.

  2. When hair or fur becomes tangled into a thick mass.

    1. The dog's fur started to mat after the rainy walk in the forest.
    2. Without regular brushing, long hair can quickly mat, forming knots and tangles.
mat adjective

  1. Having a dull surface; not shiny.

    1. I chose a mat paint for the bedroom walls.
    2. She preferred the mat finish on her car over the glossy option available.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mat" in English means: A small piece of material used to protect a surface or as a decoration., A thick, flat piece of woven material used as a floor covering..

The phonetic transcription of "mat" is /mæt/ in British English and /mæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mat": rug, carpet, covering, tangle.

Example usage of "mat": "I wiped my feet on the mat before entering the house.". More examples on the page.