How to Use mouse pad in a Sentence

mouse pad

noun
  • There’s also a mouse pad and a phone slot to keep his phone close.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • At 8 inches by 9 inches, this mouse pad doesn’t take up much space.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
  • There is also a slide-out mouse pad that can be used on either the right or left side of the tray.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Creating the perfect work-from-home desk is no easy feat but this leather mouse pad might help.
    — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2022
  • This mouse pad is a step up from the cloth one above (and 10 times as expensive).
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The mouse pad is lightweight and durable, and the non-slip rubber base holds it firmly in place.
    — Rachel Moskowitz, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2021
  • Put a desk mat on your desktop to keep it scuff-free (and eliminate the need for a mouse pad).
    — Scott Gilbertson gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Even the most basic mouse pad is a huge step up from using a mouse directly on a desk.
    — Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Nov. 2022
  • The mouse pad may not come perfectly clean, but its worn patch is testament to your hard work!
    — Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2019
  • For the workaholic Dad, this leather mouse pad will stylishly upgrade his work desk.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Lexus has long been known for, plus the jettisoning of their old touch mouse pad, thank God.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 12 June 2021
  • The Kickstarter page claims the optical sensor doesn't need a mouse pad.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Ysagi's reversible desk mat and mouse pad is another best-seller that's going for less.
    — Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 25 Sep. 2021
  • For example, the program might prompt the student to move their fingers around the mouse pad while sounding the word out.
    — Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Then there’s the option for dedicated mouse space, either via a mouse pad or an attachable tray.
    — Jared Newman, PCWorld, 20 May 2021
  • This mouse pad provides optimal function for your computer’s mouse while adding a sleek metallic look to your desk.
    — Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 14 Sep. 2020
  • This stack of electronics, slightly thinner than a mouse pad, culminates in a tacky surface that sticks to the skin.
    — Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American, 20 Nov. 2019
  • The entire top surface is finished with a microfiber material, acting as one huge mouse pad to play on.
    — Brittany Lynn Vincent, Popular Mechanics, 29 Nov. 2022
  • It’s made of Italian leather and available in 11 colors and sizes, ranging from mouse pad to blotter.
    — Alejandra Bennett, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Any hint of rainbows — including her rainbow pen, rainbow mouse pad and glasses with rainbow colors on the sides — had to go.
    — Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com, 17 Apr. 2020
  • The mouse pad features the Fox News logo and is crafted with durable materials.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 May 2024
  • Anthropologie comes in clutch with a solution, though, in the form of a mouse pad that looks like a costly Persian rug.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The package was supposed to contain a computer mouse pad and Keurig coffee supplies.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Featuring a pen holder and a phone or tablet stand, this desk is lightweight and also comes with a padded wrist rest, mouse pad, and durable underside cushions.
    — Popular Science, 16 June 2020
  • For games that involved more horizontal mouse movement, though, a narrow, rounded thigh-top does not serve as a very natural mouse pad.
    — ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
  • With the addition of an attachable ambidextrous mouse pad, this versatile surface can also be used on top of a table to make a stand-up desk.
    — Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Available in black onyx, brown, navy blue, or cognac, this grain leather mouse pad (which can also be personalized with your boss' initials) makes any desk look classier than ever.
    — Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Most desk mats feature an anti-slip grip to keep everything on your work surface in its rightful space, and the majority eliminate the need for a mouse pad.
    — Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Other ideas from the site include bringing in their favorite treat or getting them an inexpensive gift like a plant for their desk or a mouse pad—something to brighten their space.
    — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Jason Liu, an AI consultant and scout at Andreessen Horowitz, had to give tribute of one mouse pad.
    — Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

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