mat
mat
mæt
māt
/mˈæt/

Definition & Meaning of "mat"in English

Mat
01

a small piece of thick material placed on the floor, often for decoration or comfort

mat definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
mats

What is a "mat"?

A mat is a piece of material, usually flat, used to cover or protect a surface. Mats can be made from various materials such as fabric, rubber, wood, or plastic, and come in different sizes and shapes. They serve many purposes, such as providing comfort, adding decoration, or protecting floors and surfaces from dirt or damage.

Examples
The kitchen had a colorful mat by the sink.
02

a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on

mat definition and meaning
Examples
After the workout, he rolled up the mat and stored it in the designated area for exercise equipment.
03

a border or background used for framing or mounting a picture

Examples
The photograph was set behind a white mat.
04

a small protective pad placed under an object to prevent damage to a surface

Examples
She placed a coaster mat under the vase.
05

a reinforced concrete foundation spread over soft ground

Examples
The mat ensured stability on marshy ground.
06

a surface property with little or no gloss

Examples
The painter preferred a mat for testing the color.
07

a dense mass of intertwined or tangled material

Examples
The cat 's fur formed a mat after being left unattended.
08

a piece of material placed by a door, used to clean shoes or for decorative purposes

Examples
She wiped her feet on the mat before entering the house.
to mat
01

to change texture so that fibers or strands become dense, tangled, or felt-like

Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
mat
3rd person singular
mats
past simple
matted
past participle
matted
Examples
The wool began to mat after repeated washing.
02

to twist, tangle, or entwine strands or objects into a compact or confused mass

Examples
The gardener matted the vines around the fence posts.
01

lacking gloss or reflective surface

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
mattest
Comparative
matter
gradable
Examples
The photograph had a mat finish to reduce glare.
mat
mat
mæt
māt
/mˈat/
MAT
01

a postgraduate degree in education, typically a Master of Arts in Teaching

Examples
She earned a MAT in elementary education.
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