matting

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noun (1)

mat·​ting ˈma-tiŋ How to pronounce matting (audio)
Synonyms of mattingnext
1
: material for mats
2
: mats

matting

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noun (2)

: a dull lusterless surface (as on gilding, metalwork, or satin)

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Recycling remains the largest end market, with SuperCircle focusing primarily on applications such as housing insulation, automotive insulation and carpet matting. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025 Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025 Friction against the hair (whether from clothing, pillows and bedding, or even certain styling practices) can also easily lead to matting. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025 These cleansers act as your first line of defense against matting, breakage, and unnecessary shedding. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for matting

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

from gerund of mat entry 4

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matting was circa 1847

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“Matting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matting. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

matting

noun
mat·​ting
ˈmat-iŋ
: material for mats
also : mats or a supply of mats

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