Synonyms for

Mat

Noun / mæt / Another word for mat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small piece of material used to protect a surface or to wipe one's shoes

Synonyms & similar words

unsnarl flatness matting matte flat lustrelessness snarl entangle matt tangle matted disentangle felt lusterlessness rug pad carpet floorcloth footcloth doormat runner tapestry cover overlay throw blanket quilt comforter cushion pillow bolster mattress bedroll futon

Synonyms by register

Formal

rug carpet textile covering

Informal

doormat rug welcome mat

Literary

tapestry runner hearth rug

Antonyms

clear bare uncovered empty plain unadorned

Common collocations

  • door mat
  • yoga mat
  • place mat
  • bath mat
  • floor mat
  • welcome mat
  • mouse mat

Word family

noun mat
verb mat

Usage note

While 'mat' can refer to a piece of fabric or other material placed on a floor or surface, it is also commonly used as a verb meaning to entangle or become matted, especially hair or fibers.

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Example sentences

  1. I need to buy a new mat for my yoga class.
  2. The dog likes to sleep on his mat.
  3. The restaurant had woven bamboo mats on the tables.
  4. I put a mat under my easel to protect the floor.
  5. We rolled out the sleeping mats in the tent.

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  • "A baby is God's opinion that life should go on." - Carl Sandburg
  • "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates
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