place mat

noun

: a small often rectangular table mat on which a place setting is laid

Examples of place mat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to choosing a centerpiece, be thoughtful about your table runner or tablecloth, place mats, chargers, flatware and napkins. Sydney Wasserman, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024 The floral salad plates belonged to Cain's great-grandmother, but the napkin rings and place mats are newer pieces she's picked up along the way. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 Skip the runner and place mats altogether and let the reclaimed wood shine. Mary Carol Garrity, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Flickering candles and leather place mats are a romantic touch. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for place mat 

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of place mat was in 1928

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“Place mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place%20mat. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

place mat

noun
: a small table mat on which a place setting is laid
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