bath mat

noun

: a usually washable mat used in a bathroom

Examples of bath mat in a Sentence

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Switching to white towels, bath mats and accessories during your spring deep clean is an easy way to give the whole room a fresh start without spending much. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 Refresh Your Bath Mat and Shower Curtain Your bath mat and shower curtain take up significant visual space, so upgrading them makes a real difference. Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026 The most common bath mat types include cotton or a microfiber/polyester blend. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 Place small bowls in hidden corners, sprinkle it onto bath mats, or add it to trash bins. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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