matting

¹ American  

[mat-ing] / ˈmæt ɪŋ /

noun

1. a coarse fabric of rushes, grass, straw, hemp, or the like, used for floor covering, wrapping material, etc.

2. material for mats.

3. mats collectively.

4. the making of mats.

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matting ² American  

[mat-ing] / ˈmæt ɪŋ /

noun

1. a dull, slightly roughened surface, free from polish, produced by the use of a matte.

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matting ¹ British  

/ ˈmætɪŋ /

noun

1. a coarsely woven fabric, usually made of a natural fibre such as straw or hemp and used as a floor covering, packing material, etc

2. the act or process of making mats

3. material for mats

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matting ² British  

/ ˈmætɪŋ /

noun

1. another word for mat 2

2. the process of producing a mat finish

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Etymology

Origin of matting¹

First recorded in 1675–85; mat ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of matting²

First recorded in 1680–90; matte ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

City Hall insisted the design followed Football Foundation guidance to contain rubber infill with raised barriers, boot brushes, matting and filtered drainage, which it said Natural England had not objected to.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The UAW said grievances have been filed about problems with ventilation fans, ergonomic matting, personal protective equipment, flooding, basement lighting, oil leaks and other issues.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

The rabbits appeared well fed, but the majority are longhaired, meaning they should not have been kept outdoors and require daily brushing to avoid painful matting of the fur, Hadzimuratovic said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Families pick the type of frame and matting and then a professional framer gets started.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2022

Then beyond where the road was not protected by the hills it was screened by matting on the sides and over the top.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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