How to Use matting in a Sentence

matting

noun
  • Not to mention the matting that can come from curly twist-outs.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Wheelchair- and stroller-friendly matting leads to the water.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Hugh Dancy flew around the rink, gliding from one foot to the next atop the black matting.
    — New York Times, 10 June 2022
  • Make sure to calculate any matting that may run the perimeter of the cover.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • To harvest, fresh herbs are sliced from their roots, shaken off of the matting that served as their soil bed, and placed into a blue bowl.
    — Kate Peters, Popular Mechanics, 12 Nov. 2020
  • To avoid dust discoloration and matting, tackle high-traffic areas at least once a week.
    — Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
  • In a former screening room on the first floor, children played on a makeshift den of foam matting, while older men ate their lunch.
    — Ayman Oghanna, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2022
  • This tough matting makes red fescue ideal for places like slopes or banks, where erosion control is needed.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Framed or unframed, with matting or without, sets or single pieces, Target has it all.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The roots in the trays grow down through the matting to absorb the mix and then water is filtered through tanks beneath the benches.
    — Kate Peters, Popular Mechanics, 12 Nov. 2020
  • This wall kit has nine square frames, each with removable matting, and all the necessary mounting hardware.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2023
  • If your pup is prone to tangles, using a dog detangler spray after bath time can help prevent future matting.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
  • These cleansers act as your first line of defense against matting, breakage, and unnecessary shedding.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Rath agrees and suggests changing the matting to a colorful one to completely transform the piece.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 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
  • Its refined details include double matting with a gold edge, a beaded border, and a glossy wood-grain finish.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Yoga matting can be cut to size and is a popular and less expensive alternative to throw rugs.
    — Kim Campbell Thornton Andrews McMeel, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
  • The first type was a fairly standard outdoor play area, comprised of concrete, gravel, and some plastic matting.
    — Kathy Willis, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Better still, the velvet also keeps its appearance—no matting or crushing seen after wear.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Brushing helps prevent matting, removes debris and can reduce dry skin caused by indoor heating.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
  • English also says that protective or tight styles can also lead to matting if left in too long, by compacting tangles at the base.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Brushing your dog regularly helps remove loose fur and prevents matting, which can trap dirt and irritants close to their skin.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
  • In preparation for his trial, prosecutors had the hoodie placed in an enormous frame with white matting.
    — Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022
  • To prevent pilling or matting, wash fleece blankets separately in cold water on a gentle cycle.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Depending on your hair texture, castor oil could cause hair matting or other similar issues.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 July 2024
  • This includes regular grooming sessions to remove loose hair and prevent matting.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2023
  • Whether its a bad case of bedhead, friction from a hood or collar, or a complete surprise attack, just about everyone has dealt with hair matting.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Double-coated dogs, for example, should be brushed daily to prevent matting and remove dead hair from the undercoat.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Friction against the hair (whether from clothing, pillows and bedding, or even certain styling practices) can also easily lead to matting.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025

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