bath mat

noun

: a usually washable mat used in a bathroom

Examples of bath mat in a Sentence

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Hang towels, bath mats, and washcloths, loofahs, or sponges to air-dry thoroughly after each use since damp towels can encourage mold growth. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025 Perhaps the most crucial aspect of a bath mat, adhesion keeps a bath mat grounded and secure, even when water is running over it. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025 And what better way to honor this than through the purchase of a lil’ bath mat that feels softer than soft underfoot while looking darling as can be? Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 June 2025 For bath mats, consider hanging them over the tub's edge to dry. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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