place mat
Plate's resting spot
A place mat is a protective mat set at each person's place at a dining table, positioned under plates and utensils to protect the table surface from heat, spills, and scratches.
Place mats range from casual woven or plastic varieties for everyday use to decorative fabric or embroidered ones for formal settings.
She wiped down the place mats after dinner.
Fabric dining surface protector
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
glassware · cutlery · porcelain · candlestick · runner · coaster · trivet · serveware
Synthetic resin plastic
- bambooTall woody grass
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- jutePlant fiber for sacking
silicone · cork · woven · fabric · paper · plastic · rattan · seagrass
Recurring arrangement or template
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- motifRecurring thematic element
- colorfulFull of varied hues
design · artistic · texture · elegant · handcrafted · vintage · modern · seasonal
Able to be cleaned
- wipeableAble to be cleaned
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- cleanableAble to be scrubbed
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
machine-washable · sanitizable · nonporous · quick-dry · antimicrobial · dishwasher-safe
Unaffected by high temperatures
- spillproofResistant to accidental leaking
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- bufferProtective intermediate space
nonslip · grip · cushioning · waterproof · heatproof · silicone · cork · barrier
tablecloth
Fabric dining surface protector
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
flatware · glassware · cutlery · porcelain · candlestick · runner · coaster · trivet · serveware · crockery
vinyl
Synthetic resin plastic
jute · silicone · cork · woven · fabric · paper · plastic · rattan · seagrass · burlap
pattern
Recurring arrangement or template
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- motifRecurring thematic element
colorful · design · artistic · texture · elegant · handcrafted · vintage · modern · seasonal · woven
washable
Able to be cleaned
- wipeableAble to be cleaned
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- cleanableAble to be scrubbed
stain-resistant · machine-washable · sanitizable · nonporous · quick-dry · antimicrobial · dishwasher-safe
heat-resistant
Unaffected by high temperatures
- spillproofResistant to accidental leaking
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
buffer · nonslip · grip · cushioning · waterproof · heatproof · silicone · cork · barrier
- matsbathmat, tatami
- dinersdiner, diner booth, counter stool, counter seating, booth
- tablewareplate, dishes, fork, bowl, plates
- wickerworkbasket, wicker chair, rattan chair, hamper, laundry basket