matting

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noun (1)

mat·​ting ˈma-tiŋ How to pronounce matting (audio)
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1
: material for mats
2
: mats

matting

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noun (2)

: a dull lusterless surface (as on gilding, metalwork, or satin)

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Wheelchair- and stroller-friendly matting leads to the water. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 Its refined details include double matting with a gold edge, a beaded border, and a glossy wood-grain finish. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Any matting can compromise coat integrity, letting water in and leading to hypothermia. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026 From using it as a matting in a picture frame to covering various surfaces for a touch of whimsy, let these wallpaper projects inspire your next crafting session. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for matting

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

from gerund of mat entry 4

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matting was circa 1847

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matting

noun
mat·​ting
ˈmat-iŋ
: material for mats
also : mats or a supply of mats

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