bath mat

noun

: a usually washable mat used in a bathroom

Examples of bath mat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The person whose guess is closest will win a bath mat, the news outlet said. Tim Balk, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2024 Use it as a bath mat or just a decorative rug to add the perfect amount of whimsy to any room in your home. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024 Find it on Amazon Go Quirky With a ‘Get Naked’ Bath Mat This bath mat makes a colorful and quirky addition to your bathroom. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024 The line includes cotton sateen sheets ($1,300) and duvet sets ($1,500) in white with gray piping, as well as a three-piece towel set ($408) and a bath mat ($300) also in white. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bath mat 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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