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View synonyms for place mat
place mat
noun
- a mat set on a dining table beneath a place setting.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of place mat1
First recorded in 1950–55
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Example Sentences
There were teapots sprouting roses by Mary Rose Young, as well as hand-painted throw pillows, twig place mats and antique jewelry.
From New York Times
Floral bouquets float across a solid-color woven Jacquard base in Botanic, a rug by Chilewich, a company better known for place mats.
From Seattle Times
“I bet he couldn’t pass the quiz on a Denny’s place mat.”
From New York Times
In the dimly lit basement dining room, wood paneling covered the walls, and paper place mats cheerily proclaimed, “We’re glad you’re here!”
From Seattle Times
McGee also likes to use things with pleasing textures, so she might add place mats woven from natural grasses, glassware with visible air bubbles and iron candlesticks.
From Seattle Times
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