bath mat

American  

[bath, bahth] / bæθ, bɑθ /

noun

• bath mats
  plural

1. a mat or washable rug used to stand on when entering or leaving a bath.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bath mats
  plural

Etymology

Origin of bath mat

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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bath mat

WSJ | Buy Side: This stone bath mat is absorbent and quick-drying.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Hobson, who has a “normal amount” of fox stuff, including a fox mug and a fox bath mat, had to wait for his most prized fox encounter.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 9, 2017

It was disgusting, and I immediately wanted to vomit, especially when I realized it was all over the bath mat as well.

From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2016

And if your bathroom is already in decent condition, a new bath mat, shower curtain and fresh towels may be all the sprucing up you need.

From New York Times ● Sep. 16, 2016

He circles the bath mat until he finds the perfect spot to curl up in.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass