bath mat

American  

[bath, bahth] / bæθ, bɑθ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bath mat

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

In mouse terms it was the size of a bath mat.

From Literature

For the character Frenchy, she dyed a wig bright red using a Magic Marker and fashioned a pink poodle skirt out of her own bath mat and furry toilet seat cover.

From New York Times

The film was mostly shot at Bavaria Film Studio, near Munich, where present-day visitors can ride Falcor, the “luck dragon” that Mr. Canby compared to “an impractical bath mat.”

From New York Times

Looking for a convenient way to store bath mats and tablecloths?

From Salon

Search online for “bath mat for refinished tub,” and you will find many options to choose from.

From Washington Post