Examples of “mat” in a Sentence

noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.

• Wipe your shoes on the mat before coming inside.
• A yoga mat cushioned her knees during practice.
• We bought a woven mat to put outside the front door.

noun A small pad placed under a hot dish or drink to protect a surface.

• Use a mat under the coffee pot so it doesn't scorch the table.
• Please put a mat under the hot casserole dish.
• The table has cork mats for every place setting.

verb To tangle into a thick, dense clump.

• The dog's fur had matted after weeks without grooming.
• Wet leaves had matted together in the gutter after the storm.
• His hair mats easily if he never brushes it.