bath mat

noun

: a usually washable mat used in a bathroom

Examples of bath mat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Buganda Memory Foam Bath Mat in Black, $6 with coupon $12 $6 The bath mat has a velvet-like microfiber top layer, along with a mesh and rubber back that prevents it from shifting and sliding and from water seeping in. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 What is the difference between a bath mat and a bath rug? Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Mar. 2024 Replace yours with this bath mat that’s only $11 at Walmart. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2024 Your cold toes deserve the comfort of the best bath mats. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Mar. 2024 Enhance the charm of your bathroom with the daisy bath mat. Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024 With a balance between vibrant accents and calming neutrals, the line’s array of sizes — including classic, medium, doormat and bath mat — add a sensible addition to any home with their machine-washable and stain-resistant features. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 This quick-dry bath mat instantly soaks up water and feels warm, cozy, and dry underfoot. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Mar. 2024 If your post-shower bliss is being ruined by thin bath mats that take forever to dry your feet, leave it to Amazon shoppers to find absorbent ones. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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