bath mat

noun

: a usually washable mat used in a bathroom

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The best soft bath mats for your bathroom Every bathroom needs a bath mat. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2026 Pair these with the brand’s bath mat for a cohesive collection. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026 Wash bath mats regularly and rotate towels so none stay damp for long. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Bath towels and washcloths should be washed every three to four uses, and bath mats should be washed weekly. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bath mat

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bath mat was in 1867

Rhymes for bath mat

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bathless
bath mat
bathmic
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“Bath mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bath%20mat. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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