Placemat

usgb/ˈpleɪs.mæt/
noun

A mat placed on a table to protect the surface and keep setting items from slipping.

Please put the placemat down before setting the dinner plates on the table.
Visual representation of "placemat" - A mat placed on a table to protect the surface and keep setting items from slipping.

Often appears as...

  • table decoration
  • dining set

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Contextual Usage

'Placemat' is commonly used in dining contexts, thus understanding its application in food settings enhances clarity of its meaning.

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Visual representation of the word "Placemat"

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