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
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.
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.
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.
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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