bath mat

noun

: a usually washable mat used in a bathroom

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This bath mat is also machine washable, making cleaning your bathroom as quick and easy as possible. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025 Crafted from 100 percent cotton, this classic white bath mat is embellished with a blue border, ideal for adding a pop of color to your space. Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 Shower curtains and bath mats are another hotbed of activity, especially for mold or mildew. Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025 Crazy idea but put the bowls on the tile in the kitchen; maybe add a bath mat under to catch the water. Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bath mat

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 9 Mar. 2025.

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