anti-fatigue

adjective

an·​ti-fa·​tigue ˌan-tē-fə-ˈtēg 

ˌan-tī-

: designed or intended to prevent or reduce fatigue

When you opt for a standing desk, youʼll need an anti-fatigue mat to keep your feet comfortable over those long hours standing while you work.

—Alan Henry

Examples of anti-fatigue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wear supportive shoes and consider standing on an anti-fatigue mat to reduce pressure on your feet. 3. —David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025

Droves of shoppers are also going after this Yeti rambler, this anti-fatigue kitchen mat, and this touchless thermometer that’s great for flu season. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025

We were also wowed by the discount on this cast iron Dutch oven and these anti-fatigue kitchen mats that take the pain out of standing over a countertop for minutes on end. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025

Mira Modern Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat $55 $28 at Wayfair Preparing meals for the holidays can be tiresome, so consider this anti-fatigue mat that doubles as decor and provides relief when standing for long periods of time. —Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

And for extra—and crucially important—comfort, an anti-fatigue footbed and compression-molded EVA midsole provide responsive cushioning no matter how technical the trail gets. —Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024

Subscribers can also save on cookware, like this top-selling nonstick frying pan, appliances like this handheld immersion blender, and even functional decor, like this anti-fatigue mat and these under-cabinet light strips. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024

Martha Stewart Miles Modern Diamond Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat There’s also a can’t-miss Prime Day deal on this anti-fatigue kitchen mat. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024

Unlike other clipper tools, these have a non-stick coating that reduces the risk of rust and an anti-fatigue spring to prevent your hands from getting sore and tired with use. —Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-fatigue

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague
• league