mouse pad

noun

Definition of mouse pad

: a thin flat pad (as of rubber) on which a computer mouse is used

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We were each given flesh-colored cushions reminiscent of ergonomic mouse pads. — Sloane Crosley, The Cut, "The Doctor Is a Woman," 26 Mar. 2018 It’s made of Italian leather and available in 11 colors and sizes, ranging from mouse pad to blotter. — Alejandra Bennett, Sunset, "10 Leather Pieces & Accents for a Modern Home," 22 Jan. 2018

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mouse pad

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: a thin flat pad (as of rubber) on which a computer mouse is used

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