How to Use mouse pad in a Sentence

mouse pad

noun
  • This mouse pad is a step up from the cloth one above (and 10 times as expensive).
    Wired, 11 July 2022
  • The mouse pad is lightweight and durable, and the non-slip rubber base holds it firmly in place.
    Rachel Moskowitz, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2021
  • Put a desk mat on your desktop to keep it scuff-free (and eliminate the need for a mouse pad).
    Scott Gilbertson gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Lexus has long been known for, plus the jettisoning of their old touch mouse pad, thank God.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 12 June 2021
  • The Kickstarter page claims the optical sensor doesn't need a mouse pad.
    Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 26 Apr. 2022
  • For the workaholic Dad, this leather mouse pad will stylishly upgrade his work desk.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Even the most basic mouse pad is a huge step up from using a mouse directly on a desk.
    Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Creating the perfect work-from-home desk is no easy feat but this leather mouse pad might help.
    Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2022
  • The mouse pad may not come perfectly clean, but its worn patch is testament to your hard work!
    Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2019
  • It’s made of Italian leather and available in 11 colors and sizes, ranging from mouse pad to blotter.
    Alejandra Bennett, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Dear Heloise: My mouse pad has become discolored due to contact with skin oils.
    Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2019
  • This stack of electronics, slightly thinner than a mouse pad, culminates in a tacky surface that sticks to the skin.
    Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American, 20 Nov. 2019
  • The package was supposed to contain a computer mouse pad and Keurig coffee supplies.
    Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Any hint of rainbows — including her rainbow pen, rainbow mouse pad and glasses with rainbow colors on the sides — had to go.
    Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Then there’s the option for dedicated mouse space, either via a mouse pad or an attachable tray.
    Jared Newman, PCWorld, 20 May 2021
  • Featuring a pen holder and a phone or tablet stand, this desk is lightweight and also comes with a padded wrist rest, mouse pad, and durable underside cushions.
    Popular Science, 16 June 2020
  • Ysagi's reversible desk mat and mouse pad is another best-seller that's going for less.
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 25 Sep. 2021
  • This mouse pad provides optimal function for your computer’s mouse while adding a sleek metallic look to your desk.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 14 Sep. 2020
  • Most desk mats feature an anti-slip grip to keep everything on your work surface in its rightful space, and the majority eliminate the need for a mouse pad.
    Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022
  • With the addition of an attachable ambidextrous mouse pad, this versatile surface can also be used on top of a table to make a stand-up desk.
    Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Mar. 2022
  • For first-person shooters and PC games that require frequent flicks of the wrist, an oversized mouse pad can ensure that a mouse never flies off its intended surface.
    Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2020
  • Available in black onyx, brown, navy blue, or cognac, this grain leather mouse pad (which can also be personalized with your boss' initials) makes any desk look classier than ever.
    Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Complete with a mouse pad, device ledge, and phone holder, this handy padded lap desk is essential for that person who often works from home (but doesn't have an ideal WFH setup).
    Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 16 Dec. 2022
  • An initial tweet showed Christmas ornaments and the bottle opener, while a follow-up tweet showed the mouse pad and another ornament.
    Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2019
  • The products still for sale include a mouse pad with a photo of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and a Christmas ornament with a picture of a freight car that was used for transporting people to these camps.
    Li Cohen, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2019
  • As a consequence of his status, of course, Shakespeare is also written English’s most recognizable cliché, from middle-school skit to mouse pad.
    Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2021
  • We were each given flesh-colored cushions reminiscent of ergonomic mouse pads.
    Sloane Crosley, The Cut, 26 Mar. 2018
  • Dedicated mouse-and-keyboard gamers who don’t want to sacrifice latency have another option: the lapboard—a gloriously large, cushioned lap desk with an embedded keyboard and mouse pad.
    Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 10 Nov. 2020

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