bath mat

noun

: a usually washable mat used in a bathroom

Examples of bath mat in a Sentence

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Balding Bathmats Unless your powder room actually has a bathtub or shower, there’s no reason to deal with a tired bath mat as a floor covering. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026 To clean your cloth bath mat, toss it in the washing machine with 1 T of detergent on a hot cycle. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 Wash bath mats regularly and rotate towels so none stay damp for long. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Washing bath mats regularly and rotating towels for fresh ones, since both hold moisture longer than most fabrics in the home. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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