bath mat

noun

: a usually washable mat used in a bathroom

Examples of bath mat in a Sentence

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Place small bowls in hidden corners, sprinkle it onto bath mats, or add it to trash bins. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026 Bathroom Linens Using hydrogen peroxide for laundry can help with stain treatment, brightening, deodorizing, and disinfecting, which is especially ideal for high-use items like towels, bath mats, and washcloths. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026 Cabinetry, bath mats, the sides of the toilet and the area behind the toilet are often overlooked in the bathroom. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 Stepping onto a memory foam bath mat after your shower routine feels incredibly luxurious. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bath mat

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bath mat was in 1867

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“Bath mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bath%20mat. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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