mats

Doorstep foot wipers

Mats is the plural of mat—flat pieces of material serving various purposes.

Floor mats protect surfaces or provide cushioning.

A doormat catches dirt at entrances.

Gym mats soften falls.

Place mats go under dishes at meals.

A mat can also be a thick border framing a picture within its frame: She chose a cream-colored mat for the photograph.

Hair or fur that becomes tangled and clumped is matted, forming mats.

cultural

tatami

Woven rush floor mat

woven · bamboo · straw · reed · jute · prayer · meditation · prostration · izakaya · kneeling

decorative

patterned

Having repeated decorative designs

braided · embroidered · fringed · tasseled · colorful · geometric · bohemian · vintage · accent · sisal

exercise

yoga

Mind-body exercise discipline

  • pilatesControlled movement exercise method
  • gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
  • tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping

stretching · fitness · workout · foam · rubber · interlocking · non-slip · portable · roll-up · cushioning

entrance

welcome

Hospitable greeting offered

hallway · vestibule · coir · rubber · bristle · scraper · mudroom · shoe · boot · outdoor

floor

area

Extent of surface

underlay · padding · anti-slip · backing · rectangular · round · oval · pile · tufted · flatweave

safety

non-slip

Prevents unwanted movement

commercial · workshop · garage · kitchen · standing · ergonomic · cushioned · poolside · playground · traction

cleaning

scrubbing

Cleaning by rubbing hard

grime · rinse · mopping · muddy · dusty · outdoor · debris · wipe

Categories
Opposites
hair/fiber condition

matsdisentangles

Frees from complication

untangles · smooths · detangles · separates · loosens

SURFACE TEXTURE (of floor coverings)

matscarpets

Textile floor coverings

rugs · shag

FINISH QUALITY (art/photography)

matsglosses

Surface shines or annotations

glossy · shines · shiny · polishes · high-gloss

Phrases
Family

mat, doormat, matted, matting, placemat, matte, bathmat, welcome mat, tablemat

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G